Declan Rice vs Lionel Messi — World Cup 2026 Stats Comparison
Declan Rice vs Lionel Messi — Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Declan Rice | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Midfielder | Forward |
| Club | Arsenal | Inter Miami |
| Nationality | England | Argentina |
| Age | 27 | 39 |
| Statistic | Declan Rice | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 7 | 8 |
| Goals | 1 | 8 |
| Assists | 2 | 4 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0 |
| Statistic | Declan Rice | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 77 | 207 |
| International goals | 7 | 125 |
| Statistic | Declan Rice | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 4 | 22 |
| Goals | 0 | 19 |
| Assists | 2 | 13 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Declan Rice score in World Cup 2026? +
Declan Rice scored 1 goal 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 Declan Rice have? +
Declan Rice has earned 77 international caps and scored 7 goals for England.
Who performed better at WC 2026 — Declan Rice or Lionel Messi? +
Declan Rice and Lionel Messi were both World Cup 2026 stars. Declan Rice scored 1 goal 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 207 international caps and 125 career international goals for Argentina.
What club did Lionel Messi play for this season? +
In the 2026 club season, Lionel Messi scored 19 goals and provided 13 assists in 22 appearances. They play for Argentina.
Declan Rice vs Lionel Messi — Stats Overview
Declan Rice (🏴 England, Midfielder) and Lionel Messi (🇦🇷 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. Declan Rice has 77 international caps and 7 career international goals, while Lionel Messi has 207 caps and 125 international goals.
In the 2026/27 club season, Declan Rice scored 0 goals and provided 2 assists in 4 appearances, while Lionel Messi scored 19 goals and 13 assists in 22 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.