Erling Haaland vs Lionel Messi — World Cup 2026 Stats Comparison
Erling Haaland vs Lionel Messi — Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Erling Haaland | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Club | Manchester City | Inter Miami |
| Nationality | Norway | Argentina |
| Age | 26 | 39 |
| Statistic | Erling Haaland | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 5 | 8 |
| Goals | 7 | 8 |
| Assists | 0 | 4 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Erling Haaland | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 55 | 207 |
| International goals | 62 | 125 |
| Statistic | Erling Haaland | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 3 | 22 |
| Goals | 3 | 19 |
| Assists | 0 | 13 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Erling Haaland score in World Cup 2026? +
Erling Haaland scored 7 goals at World Cup 2026 in 5 appearances. The tournament ended on July 19, 2026 with Spain beating Argentina in the final.
How many international caps does Erling Haaland have? +
Erling Haaland has earned 55 international caps and scored 62 goals for Norway.
Who performed better at WC 2026 — Erling Haaland or Lionel Messi? +
Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi were both World Cup 2026 stars. Erling Haaland scored 7 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 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.
Erling Haaland vs Lionel Messi — Stats Overview
Erling Haaland (🇳🇴 Norway, Forward) 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. Erling Haaland has 55 international caps and 62 career international goals, while Lionel Messi has 207 caps and 125 international goals.
In the 2026/27 club season, Erling Haaland scored 3 goals and provided 0 assists in 3 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.