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 | Inter Miami | Santos |
| Nationality | Argentina | Brazil |
| Age | 39 | 34 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Neymar |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 2 |
| Goals | 8 | 1 |
| Assists | 4 | 0 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Neymar |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 207 | 130 |
| International goals | 125 | 80 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Neymar |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 22 | 12 |
| Goals | 19 | 6 |
| Assists | 13 | 3 |
❓ 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 Neymar? +
Lionel Messi and Neymar were both World Cup 2026 stars. Lionel Messi scored 8 goals while Neymar scored 1 goal at the tournament. 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 this season? +
In the 2026 club season, Neymar scored 6 goals and provided 3 assists in 12 appearances. They play for Brazil.
Lionel Messi vs Neymar — Stats Overview
Lionel Messi (🇦🇷 Argentina, Forward) and Neymar (🇧🇷 Brazil, 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 Neymar has 130 caps and 80 international goals.
In the 2026/27 club season, Lionel Messi scored 19 goals and provided 13 assists in 22 appearances, while Neymar scored 6 goals and 3 assists in 12 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.