Bukayo Saka vs Lionel Messi: Who Is Better? World Cup 2026 Stats Comparison
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Bukayo Saka vs Lionel Messi: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Bukayo Saka | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Club | Arsenal | Inter Miami |
| Nationality | England | Argentina |
| Age | 25 | 39 |
| Statistic | Bukayo Saka | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 7 | 8 |
| Goals | 3 | 8 |
| Assists | 3 | 4 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Bukayo Saka | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 59 | 208 |
| International goals | 19 | 126 |
| Statistic | Bukayo Saka | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 7 | 28 |
| Goals | 3 | 25 |
| Assists | 0 | 14 |
Did you know: Bukayo Saka
- He was born in Ealing, London, in 2001 to Nigerian parents and made his Arsenal debut in the Europa League against Vorskla Poltava in November 2018.
- He won the 2019โ20 FA Cup, then the 2025โ26 Premier League title. Arsenal also reached the 2025โ26 Champions League final.
- He was Arsenal's Player of the Season in 2020โ21 and 2021โ22, and PFA Young Player of the Year in 2022โ23.
- He was England's Men's Player of the Year in 2021โ22 and 2022โ23.
Did you know: Lionel Messi
- He is the most decorated player in football history, with 47 team trophies from more than 1,200 appearances.
- He scored a record 672 goals for Barcelona, including a La Liga record 474, and won 34 trophies there: 10 league titles and four Champions Leagues.
- Barcelona won the first Spanish treble in 2008โ09, and a second in 2014โ15 with Messi, Luis Suรกrez and Neymar up front, the trio known as MSN.
- He won the 2022 World Cup and became the first player to take the tournament's Golden Ball twice. In 2026 he reached a second straight final and took the Silver Ball.
Quick quiz: Bukayo Saka and Lionel Messi
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โ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Bukayo Saka score in World Cup 2026? +
Bukayo Saka scored 3 goals at World Cup 2026 in 7 appearances. The tournament ended on July 19, 2026 with Spain beating Argentina in the final.
How many international caps does Bukayo Saka have? +
Bukayo Saka has earned 59 international caps and scored 19 goals for England.
Who performed better at WC 2026, Bukayo Saka or Lionel Messi? +
Bukayo Saka and Lionel Messi were both World Cup 2026 stars. Bukayo Saka scored 3 goals while Lionel Messi scored 8 goals at the tournament. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Lionel Messi's international stats? +
Lionel Messi has 208 international caps and 126 career international goals for Argentina.
What club did Lionel Messi play for this season? +
In the 2026 club season, Lionel Messi scored 25 goals and provided 14 assists in 28 appearances. They play for Argentina.
Bukayo Saka vs Lionel Messi: Stats Overview
Bukayo Saka (๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ England, Forward) and Lionel Messi (๐ฆ๐ท Argentina, Forward) are both World Cup 2026 players. The tournament ran from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with Spain beating Argentina 1-0 in the final. Bukayo Saka has 59 international caps and 19 career international goals, while Lionel Messi has 208 caps and 126 international goals.
In the 2026/27 club season, Bukayo Saka scored 3 goals and provided 0 assists in 7 appearances, while Lionel Messi scored 25 goals and 14 assists in 28 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.