Lionel Messi vs Mohamed Salah — World Cup 2026 Stats Comparison
Lionel Messi vs Mohamed Salah — Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Mohamed Salah |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Club | Argentina | Egypt |
| Nationality | Argentina | Egypt |
| Age | 39 | 34 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Mohamed Salah |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 5 |
| Goals | 8 | 1 |
| Assists | 3 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Mohamed Salah |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 207 | 121 |
| International goals | 125 | 68 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Mohamed Salah |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 15 | 27 |
| Goals | 12 | 7 |
| Assists | 8 | 7 |
❓ 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 Mohamed Salah? +
Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah are both World Cup 2026 stars. In the 2024/25 club season, Lionel Messi scored 12 goals in 15 apps while Mohamed Salah scored 7 goals in 27 apps. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Mohamed Salah's international stats? +
Mohamed Salah has 121 international caps and 68 career international goals for Egypt.
What club did Mohamed Salah play for in 2024/25? +
In the 2024/25 club season, Mohamed Salah scored 7 goals and provided 7 assists in 27 appearances. They play for Liverpool.
Lionel Messi vs Mohamed Salah — Stats Overview
Lionel Messi (🇦🇷 Argentina, Forward) and Mohamed Salah (🇪🇬 Egypt, Forward) 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 Mohamed Salah has 121 caps and 68 international goals.
In the 2024/25 club season, Lionel Messi scored 12 goals and provided 8 assists in 15 appearances, while Mohamed Salah scored 7 goals and 7 assists in 27 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career, and Club Season stats side by side.