France captain Kylian Mbappe has opened up about the 2022 World Cup final, admitting he has never revisited the match that saw Argentina triumph on penalties. The Real Madrid star delivered a remarkable hat-trick, yet it wasn’t enough to secure victory for Les Bleus in a game widely considered one of the most thrilling finals in history.
In an exclusive interview with Sorare, Mbappe explained his reluctance to rewatch the encounter. He described the final as unmatched in terms of drama, intensity, and narrative twists, but emphasized the emotional toll it took. The match ended in a penalty shootout, a conclusion Mbappe called the most brutal outcome for any player.
The stakes were monumental: either Lionel Messi would claim his first World Cup or France would achieve back-to-back titles. Mbappe acknowledged the historic significance but confessed that watching the game again could reopen old wounds. “Have I watched the match again since? Never! I think if I do, it might awaken some demons,” he said.
The defeat remains a painful memory for the French star, who prefers to focus on future challenges rather than dwell on past heartbreak.