Lionel Messi vs Ousmane Dembélé — World Cup 2026 Stats Comparison
Lionel Messi vs Ousmane Dembélé — Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Ousmane Dembélé |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 7 | 7 |
| Goals | 8 | 5 |
| Assists | 3 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Ousmane Dembélé |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 204 | 65 |
| International goals | 125 | 12 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Ousmane Dembélé |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 28 | 22 |
| Goals | 29 | 10 |
| Assists | 20 | 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 7 appearances.
How many international caps does Lionel Messi have? +
Lionel Messi has earned 204 international caps and scored 125 goals for Argentina.
Who is better at WC 2026 — Lionel Messi or Ousmane Dembélé? +
Lionel Messi and Ousmane Dembélé are both World Cup 2026 stars. In the 2024/25 club season, Lionel Messi scored 29 goals in 28 apps while Ousmane Dembélé scored 10 goals in 22 apps. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Ousmane Dembélé's international stats? +
Ousmane Dembélé has 65 international caps and 12 career international goals for France.
What club did Ousmane Dembélé play for in 2024/25? +
In the 2024/25 club season, Ousmane Dembélé scored 10 goals and provided 7 assists in 22 appearances. They play for France.
Lionel Messi vs Ousmane Dembélé — Stats Overview
Lionel Messi (🇦🇷 Argentina, Forward) and Ousmane Dembélé (🇫🇷 France, Forward) are both competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Lionel Messi brings 204 international caps and 125 career international goals into the tournament, while Ousmane Dembélé has 65 caps and 12 international goals.
In the 2024/25 club season, Lionel Messi scored 29 goals and provided 20 assists in 28 appearances, while Ousmane Dembélé scored 10 goals and 7 assists in 22 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career, and Club Season stats side by side.