Lionel Messi vs William Saliba — World Cup 2026 Stats Comparison
Lionel Messi vs William Saliba — Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | William Saliba |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 7 | 6 |
| Goals | 8 | 0 |
| Assists | 3 | 0 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | William Saliba |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 204 | — |
| International goals | 125 | — |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | William Saliba |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 28 | 31 |
| Goals | 29 | 1 |
| Assists | 20 | 0 |
❓ 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 William Saliba? +
Lionel Messi and William Saliba are both World Cup 2026 stars. In the 2024/25 club season, Lionel Messi scored 29 goals in 28 apps while William Saliba scored 1 goals in 31 apps. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are William Saliba's international stats? +
William Saliba represents France at FIFA World Cup 2026.
What club did William Saliba play for in 2024/25? +
In the 2024/25 club season, William Saliba scored 1 goals and provided 0 assists in 31 appearances. They play for France.
Lionel Messi vs William Saliba — Stats Overview
Lionel Messi (🇦🇷 Argentina, Forward) and William Saliba (🇫🇷 France, Defender) are both competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
In the 2024/25 club season, Lionel Messi scored 29 goals and provided 20 assists in 28 appearances, while William Saliba scored 1 goals and 0 assists in 31 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career, and Club Season stats side by side.