Lautaro Martínez vs Lionel Messi — World Cup 2026 Stats Comparison
Lautaro Martínez vs Lionel Messi — Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Lautaro Martínez | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Club | Argentina | Argentina |
| Nationality | Argentina | Argentina |
| Age | 28 | 39 |
| Statistic | Lautaro Martínez | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 7 | 8 |
| Goals | 3 | 8 |
| Assists | 1 | 3 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Statistic | Lautaro Martínez | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 82 | 207 |
| International goals | 38 | 125 |
| Statistic | Lautaro Martínez | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 30 | 15 |
| Goals | 17 | 12 |
| Assists | 6 | 8 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Lautaro Martínez score in World Cup 2026? +
Lautaro Martínez has scored 3 goals at World Cup 2026 in 7 appearances.
How many international caps does Lautaro Martínez have? +
Lautaro Martínez has earned 82 international caps and scored 38 goals for Argentina.
Who is better at WC 2026 — Lautaro Martínez or Lionel Messi? +
Lautaro Martínez and Lionel Messi are both World Cup 2026 stars. In the 2024/25 club season, Lautaro Martínez scored 17 goals in 30 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.
Lautaro Martínez vs Lionel Messi — Stats Overview
Lautaro Martínez (🇦🇷 Argentina, Forward) and Lionel Messi (🇦🇷 Argentina, Forward) are both competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Lautaro Martínez brings 82 international caps and 38 career international goals into the tournament, while Lionel Messi has 207 caps and 125 international goals.
In the 2024/25 club season, Lautaro Martínez scored 17 goals and provided 6 assists in 30 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.