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In a highly anticipated semi-final match of the 2026 World Cup, the Argentine national team led by Lionel Messi will face the English national team led by Harry Kane at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday.

This match comes as each team seeks to reach the final of the tournament hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The winner of this match will advance to the final stage of the tournament held on the soil of the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Before the kickoff, we review below the key stats of Lionel Messi and Harry Kane, according to FIFA's official website:

Messi

Messi has played 6 matches totaling 608 minutes, scored 8 goals to share the top scorer spot with Kylian Mbappé, in addition to providing 2 assists.

The 39-year-old had 19 shots on goal, 275 passes with a pass accuracy of 79%, and 32 crosses.

Kane

Kane has played 6 matches totaling 627 minutes, scored 6 goals to rank fourth in the goalscorers' table tied with his compatriot Jude Bellingham, and also provided one assist.

The 32-year-old had 11 shots on goal, made 84 passes with a pass accuracy of 76%, and two crosses.

The comparison between Messi and Kane highlights the attacking performance, with Messi leading numerically in goals and assists, while Kane has higher passing accuracy. The question remains: who will decide the match in favor of his team and lead them to the final?