Erling Haaland vs Lionel Messi — Head-to-Head Stats Comparison
Erling Haaland vs Lionel Messi — Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Erling Haaland | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Club | Manchester City | Argentina |
| Nationality | Norway | Argentina |
| Age | 26 | 39 |
| Statistic | Erling Haaland | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | — | 8 |
| Goals | — | 8 |
| Assists | — | 3 |
| Yellow cards | — | 0 |
| Statistic | Erling Haaland | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | — | 204 |
| International goals | — | 125 |
| Statistic | Erling Haaland | Lionel Messi |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | — | 14 |
| Goals | — | 12 |
| Assists | — | 8 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Erling Haaland score in World Cup 2026? +
World Cup 2026 kicks off June 11, 2026. Check back here for Erling Haaland's live goals tally once matches begin.
How many international caps does Erling Haaland have? +
Erling Haaland represents Norway at FIFA World Cup 2026.
Who is better at WC 2026 — Erling Haaland or Lionel Messi? +
Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi are both World Cup 2026 stars. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Lionel Messi's international stats? +
Lionel Messi has 204 international caps and 125 career international goals for Argentina.
What club did Lionel Messi play for in 2024/25? +
In the 2024/25 club season, Lionel Messi scored 12 goals and provided 8 assists in 14 appearances. They play for Inter Miami.
Erling Haaland vs Lionel Messi — Stats Overview
Erling Haaland (🇳🇴 Norway, Forward) and Lionel Messi (🇦🇷 Argentina, Forward) 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 12 goals and provided 8 assists in 14 appearances. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career, and Club Season stats side by side.