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 | Inter Miami | Trabzonspor |
| Nationality | Argentina | Egypt |
| Age | 39 | 34 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Mohamed Salah |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 5 |
| Goals | 8 | 1 |
| Assists | 4 | 2 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Mohamed Salah |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 207 | 121 |
| International goals | 125 | 68 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Mohamed Salah |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 22 | 5 |
| Goals | 19 | 4 |
| Assists | 13 | 1 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Lionel Messi score in World Cup 2026? +
Lionel Messi scored 8 goals at World Cup 2026 in 8 appearances. The tournament ended on July 19, 2026 with Spain beating Argentina in the final.
How many international caps does Lionel Messi have? +
Lionel Messi has earned 207 international caps and scored 125 goals for Argentina.
Who performed better at WC 2026 — Lionel Messi or Mohamed Salah? +
Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah were both World Cup 2026 stars. Lionel Messi scored 8 goals while Mohamed Salah scored 1 goal at the tournament. 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 this season? +
In the 2026 club season, Mohamed Salah scored 4 goals and provided 1 assists in 5 appearances. They play for Egypt.
Lionel Messi vs Mohamed Salah — Stats Overview
Lionel Messi (🇦🇷 Argentina, Forward) and Mohamed Salah (🇪🇬 Egypt, 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. Lionel Messi has 207 international caps and 125 career international goals, while Mohamed Salah has 121 caps and 68 international goals.
In the 2026/27 club season, Lionel Messi scored 19 goals and provided 13 assists in 22 appearances, while Mohamed Salah scored 4 goals and 1 assists in 5 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.