Messi vs Maradona.
Updated June 29, 2026 · DynastyDaily Editorial · ● Live Last updated: 2026-06-30T05:19:34Z
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Two Argentine No. 10s — both lifted the World Cup, separated by 36 years.
Messi vs Maradona
Two Argentine No. 10s — both lifted the World Cup, separated by 36 years.
Head-to-head
| Metric | Lionel Messi (Argentina) | Diego Maradona (Argentina) |
|---|---|---|
| World Cup titles | 1 (2022) | 1 (1986) |
| World Cup goals | 13 | 8 |
| Argentina caps | 190+ | 91 |
| Argentina goals | 110+ (record) | 34 |
World Cup figures through Qatar 2022; career totals approximate for active players.
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The verdict
Both players appear in our top-20 World Cup legends ranking and the all-time statistics tables. Browse more matchups in the compare category.
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