Lionel Messi vs Pedri — World Cup 2026 Stats Comparison
Lionel Messi vs Pedri — Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Pedri |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Midfielder |
| Club | Argentina | Spain |
| Nationality | Argentina | Spain |
| Age | 39 | 23 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Pedri |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 8 |
| Goals | 8 | 0 |
| Assists | 3 | 0 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Pedri |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 207 | 46 |
| International goals | 125 | 6 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Pedri |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 15 | 29 |
| Goals | 12 | 2 |
| Assists | 8 | 9 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Lionel Messi score in World Cup 2026? +
Lionel Messi has scored 8 goals at World Cup 2026 in 8 appearances.
How many international caps does Lionel Messi have? +
Lionel Messi has earned 207 international caps and scored 125 goals for Argentina.
Who is better at WC 2026 — Lionel Messi or Pedri? +
Lionel Messi and Pedri are both World Cup 2026 stars. In the 2024/25 club season, Lionel Messi scored 12 goals in 15 apps while Pedri scored 2 goals in 29 apps. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Pedri's international stats? +
Pedri has 46 international caps and 6 career international goals for Spain.
What club did Pedri play for in 2024/25? +
In the 2024/25 club season, Pedri scored 2 goals and provided 9 assists in 29 appearances. They play for Barcelona.
Lionel Messi vs Pedri — Stats Overview
Lionel Messi (🇦🇷 Argentina, Forward) and Pedri (🇪🇸 Spain, Midfielder) are both competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Lionel Messi brings 207 international caps and 125 career international goals into the tournament, while Pedri has 46 caps and 6 international goals.
In the 2024/25 club season, Lionel Messi scored 12 goals and provided 8 assists in 15 appearances, while Pedri scored 2 goals and 9 assists in 29 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career, and Club Season stats side by side.