Kylian Mbappé vs Lionel Messi — World Cup 2026 Stats Comparison
Kylian Mbappé vs Lionel Messi — Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Kylian Mbappé | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Club | France | Argentina |
| Nationality | France | Argentina |
| Age | 27 | 39 |
| Statistic | Kylian Mbappé | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 8 |
| Goals | 10 | 8 |
| Assists | 2 | 3 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Statistic | Kylian Mbappé | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 106 | 207 |
| International goals | 66 | 125 |
| Statistic | Kylian Mbappé | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 31 | 15 |
| Goals | 25 | 12 |
| Assists | 5 | 8 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Kylian Mbappé score in World Cup 2026? +
Kylian Mbappé has scored 10 goals at World Cup 2026 in 8 appearances.
How many international caps does Kylian Mbappé have? +
Kylian Mbappé has earned 106 international caps and scored 66 goals for France.
Who is better at WC 2026 — Kylian Mbappé or Lionel Messi? +
Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi are both World Cup 2026 stars. In the 2024/25 club season, Kylian Mbappé scored 25 goals in 31 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.
Kylian Mbappé vs Lionel Messi — Stats Overview
Kylian Mbappé (🇫🇷 France, Forward) and Lionel Messi (🇦🇷 Argentina, Forward) are both competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Kylian Mbappé brings 106 international caps and 66 career international goals into the tournament, while Lionel Messi has 207 caps and 125 international goals.
In the 2024/25 club season, Kylian Mbappé scored 25 goals and provided 5 assists in 31 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.