Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Mbappe Predicts Messi to Score in World Cup Final
Kylian Mbappe, the captain of the French football team, said he thinks Lionel Messi will score goals in the World Cup final against Spain.
Mbappe has scored 10 goals in the tournament, but he doesn't care much about personal records.
He would rather win the World Cup.
Messi, who is 39 years old, has scored 8 goals and wants to help Argentina win the tournament again.
The final will be played on July 19 in New Jersey.
Mbappe said he is happy for Messi and hopes he scores, even if it means Messi gets the Golden Boot award for the most goals.
Mbappe's team, France, didn't make it to the final but played for third place and lost to England.
He said he is proud of his team and will keep working hard.
Mbappe also became the highest scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals in 22 matches, surpassing Messi's 21 goals in 33 matches.
Kylian Mbappe predicts Lionel Messi will score in the World Cup final against Spain.
Mbappe leads the Golden Boot race with 10 goals, while Messi has 8 goals.
France lost to Spain in the semi-finals and to England in the third-place playoff.
Mbappe prioritizes team success and winning the World Cup over individual achievements.
Mbappe became the highest scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals in 22 matches, surpassing Messi's 21 goals in 33 matches.
- Who
- Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi
- What
- Mbappe predicts Messi will score in the World Cup final, prioritizing team success over individual achievements.
- When
- The prediction was made after France's third-place playoff defeat to England, with the final scheduled for July 19.
- Where
- The World Cup final will be held in New Jersey.
- Why
- Mbappe believes Messi will continue his scoring form and is focused on helping his team win the World Cup.
Mbappe's Perspective
Messi's Perspective
Focus on Team Success
Mbappe's Perspective
Mbappe prioritizes team success over individual achievements, stating that he would prefer to win the World Cup over holding personal records.
Messi's Perspective
Messi's focus is on leading Argentina to victory and potentially scoring to help his team defend their title.
- Mbappe's World Cup Goals
- 10 goals and 4 assists
- Messi's World Cup Goals
- 8 goals
- Golden Boot Race
- Mbappe currently leads with 10 goals, but Messi has a chance to overtake him in the final.
- France's Tournament Performance
- Lost to Spain in the semi-finals and to England in the third-place playoff.
- Messi's Age
- 39 years old
- World Cup Final Date
- July 19
- Mbappe's World Cup History
- 22 goals in 22 matches, highest scorer in FIFA World Cup history
- Messi's World Cup History
- 21 goals in 33 matches
