Lionel Messi vs Vinicius Junior — World Cup 2026 Stats Comparison
Lionel Messi vs Vinicius Junior — Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Vinicius Junior |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 7 | 5 |
| Goals | 8 | 4 |
| Assists | 3 | 0 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Vinicius Junior |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 204 | 54 |
| International goals | 125 | 13 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Vinicius Junior |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 28 | 36 |
| Goals | 29 | 16 |
| Assists | 20 | 5 |
❓ 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 Vinicius Junior? +
Lionel Messi and Vinicius Junior are both World Cup 2026 stars. In the 2024/25 club season, Lionel Messi scored 29 goals in 28 apps while Vinicius Junior scored 16 goals in 36 apps. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Vinicius Junior's international stats? +
Vinicius Junior has 54 international caps and 13 career international goals for Brazil.
What club did Vinicius Junior play for in 2024/25? +
In the 2024/25 club season, Vinicius Junior scored 16 goals and provided 5 assists in 36 appearances. They play for Real Madrid.
Lionel Messi vs Vinicius Junior — Stats Overview
Lionel Messi (🇦🇷 Argentina, Forward) and Vinicius Junior (🇧🇷 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 Vinicius Junior has 54 caps and 13 international goals.
In the 2024/25 club season, Lionel Messi scored 29 goals and provided 20 assists in 28 appearances, while Vinicius Junior scored 16 goals and 5 assists in 36 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career, and Club Season stats side by side.