Lionel Messi vs Virgil van Dijk — World Cup 2026 Stats Comparison
Lionel Messi vs Virgil van Dijk — Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Lionel Messi | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Defender |
| Club | Inter Miami | Netherlands |
| Nationality | Argentina | Netherlands |
| Age | 39 | 35 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 4 |
| Goals | 8 | 1 |
| Assists | 4 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 207 | — |
| International goals | 125 | — |
| Statistic | Lionel Messi | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 22 | 38 |
| Goals | 19 | 6 |
| 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 Virgil van Dijk? +
Lionel Messi and Virgil van Dijk were both World Cup 2026 stars. Lionel Messi scored 8 goals while Virgil van Dijk scored 1 goal at the tournament. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Virgil van Dijk's international stats? +
Virgil van Dijk represents Netherlands internationally.
What club did Virgil van Dijk play for this season? +
In the 2025 club season, Virgil van Dijk scored 6 goals and provided 0 assists in 38 appearances. They play for Netherlands.
Lionel Messi vs Virgil van Dijk — Stats Overview
Lionel Messi (🇦🇷 Argentina, Forward) and Virgil van Dijk (🇳🇱 Netherlands, Defender) 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.
In their 2026/27 and 2025/26 club seasons, Lionel Messi scored 19 goals and provided 13 assists in 22 appearances, while Virgil van Dijk scored 6 goals and 0 assists in 38 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.