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).
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Ousmane Dembélé |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Club | Inter Miami | France |
| Nationality | Argentina | France |
| Age | 39 | 29 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Ousmane Dembélé |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 8 |
| Goals | 8 | 6 |
| Assists | 4 | 2 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Ousmane Dembélé |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 207 | 65 |
| International goals | 125 | 12 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Ousmane Dembélé |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 22 | 2 |
| Goals | 19 | 0 |
| Assists | 13 | 0 |
❓ 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 Ousmane Dembélé? +
Lionel Messi and Ousmane Dembélé were both World Cup 2026 stars. Lionel Messi scored 8 goals while Ousmane Dembélé scored 6 goals at the tournament. 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 this season? +
In the 2026 club season, Ousmane Dembélé scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists in 2 appearances. They play for France.
Lionel Messi vs Ousmane Dembélé — Stats Overview
Lionel Messi (🇦🇷 Argentina, Forward) and Ousmane Dembélé (🇫🇷 France, 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 Ousmane Dembélé has 65 caps and 12 international goals.
In the 2026/27 club season, Lionel Messi scored 19 goals and provided 13 assists in 22 appearances, while Ousmane Dembélé scored 0 goals and 0 assists in 2 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.