Lamine Yamal vs Lionel Messi — World Cup 2026 Stats Comparison
Lamine Yamal vs Lionel Messi — Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Lamine Yamal | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Club | Spain | Argentina |
| Nationality | Spain | Argentina |
| Age | 19 | 39 |
| Statistic | Lamine Yamal | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 8 |
| Goals | 1 | 8 |
| Assists | 0 | 3 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Lamine Yamal | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 30 | 207 |
| International goals | 7 | 125 |
| Statistic | Lamine Yamal | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 28 | 15 |
| Goals | 16 | 12 |
| Assists | 11 | 8 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Lamine Yamal score in World Cup 2026? +
Lamine Yamal has scored 1 goal at World Cup 2026 in 8 appearances.
How many international caps does Lamine Yamal have? +
Lamine Yamal has earned 30 international caps and scored 7 goals for Spain.
Who is better at WC 2026 — Lamine Yamal or Lionel Messi? +
Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi are both World Cup 2026 stars. In the 2024/25 club season, Lamine Yamal scored 16 goals in 28 apps while Lionel Messi scored 12 goals in 15 apps. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Lionel Messi's international stats? +
Lionel Messi has 207 international caps and 125 career international goals for Argentina.
What club did Lionel Messi play for in 2024/25? +
In the 2024/25 club season, Lionel Messi scored 12 goals and provided 8 assists in 15 appearances. They play for Inter Miami.
Lamine Yamal vs Lionel Messi — Stats Overview
Lamine Yamal (🇪🇸 Spain, Forward) and Lionel Messi (🇦🇷 Argentina, Forward) are both competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Lamine Yamal brings 30 international caps and 7 career international goals into the tournament, while Lionel Messi has 207 caps and 125 international goals.
In the 2024/25 club season, Lamine Yamal scored 16 goals and provided 11 assists in 28 appearances, while Lionel Messi scored 12 goals and 8 assists in 15 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career, and Club Season stats side by side.