Messi has scored a total of 11 goals in the World Cup so far. He also had 8 assists. On the other hand, Mbappé scored 9 goals in 13 matches in the World Cup, along with three assists.
A few hours left for Argentina vs France in the World Cup final. In addition to the team fight, the fight will be between two teammates. Both teams will look to PSG teammates Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.
The two teammates will take to the field in the Club World Cup final at the Lusail Iconic Stadium at 9 pm as arch-enemies on a mission to secure the team's third prize.
Lionel Messi is ahead of Kylian Mbappe in terms of performance in the current World Cup. Even though the two goals are equal, Messi has more assists. Messi has three assists. Mbappe scored two.
Messi has scored a total of 11 goals in the World Cup so far. He also had 8 assists. On the other hand, Mbappe played 13 matches in the World Cup and scored 9 goals with three assists.
The 35-year-old Messi has yet to taste the trophy. On the other hand, France star Kylian Mbappe has tasted the World Cup in 19 years.
Messi's goal in this match is to end his World Cup career with a trophy. Mbappe aims to match Pele by winning a second teammate at the age of 23.
The 23-year-old Mbappe has been on the pitch for 477 minutes so far in the current World Cup. On the other hand, Messi stayed on the field for 570 minutes. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni refuses to accept that the fight is between the two stars.
He said, "The match will be between Argentina vs France". Not between Messi and Mbappe. Both our teams have the necessary logistics. Messi is good and hopefully, the result will come our way.
