French captain Kylian Mbappe has stirred excitement ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by sharing his predictions for the tournament’s top scorers. In a conversation with football content creator Finn Agostinelli, the Real Madrid star was asked to choose between some of the world’s best players in a head-to-head goal-scoring challenge.
The 2026 World Cup, set to kick off on Thursday, will be hosted across the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Mbappe began by selecting Spain’s young talent Lamine Yamal to outscore competitors like Florian Wirtz, Memphis Depay, Mohamed Salah, and Erling Haaland. However, he then backed his Real Madrid teammate Vinicius Junior to surpass both Yamal and England captain Harry Kane.
When the selection narrowed down to the final three players, Mbappe chose Messi over Vinicius. But in a surprising twist, he then picked Cristiano Ronaldo to score more than the Argentine legend. Ultimately, the former Paris Saint-Germain forward concluded by backing himself to outscore Ronaldo in the tournament.
Mbappe’s predictions have generated buzz among fans, as the global showdown approaches. The 2026 World Cup promises thrilling matchups, with superstars like Messi and Ronaldo potentially competing for the golden boot in what could be their last World Cup appearance.