Lionel Messi vs Neymar — World Cup 2026 Stats Comparison
Lionel Messi vs Neymar — Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Neymar |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Club | Argentina | Brazil |
| Nationality | Argentina | Brazil |
| Age | 39 | 34 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Neymar |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 2 |
| Goals | 8 | 1 |
| Assists | 3 | 0 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Neymar |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 204 | 130 |
| International goals | 125 | 80 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Neymar |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 14 | 8 |
| Goals | 12 | 4 |
| Assists | 8 | 2 |
❓ 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 204 international caps and scored 125 goals for Argentina.
Who is better at WC 2026 — Lionel Messi or Neymar? +
Lionel Messi and Neymar are both World Cup 2026 stars. In the 2024/25 club season, Lionel Messi scored 12 goals in 14 apps while Neymar scored 4 goals in 8 apps. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Neymar's international stats? +
Neymar has 130 international caps and 80 career international goals for Brazil.
What club did Neymar play for in 2024/25? +
In the 2024/25 club season, Neymar scored 4 goals and provided 2 assists in 8 appearances. They play for Santos.
Lionel Messi vs Neymar — Stats Overview
Lionel Messi (🇦🇷 Argentina, Forward) and Neymar (🇧🇷 Brazil, 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 Neymar has 130 caps and 80 international goals.
In the 2024/25 club season, Lionel Messi scored 12 goals and provided 8 assists in 14 appearances, while Neymar scored 4 goals and 2 assists in 8 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career, and Club Season stats side by side.