World Cup 2026

Kylian Mbappe is one of the brightest talents in football and enters the 2026 World Cup as one of the biggest superstars in the sport. The French forward burst onto the global stage at just 19 years old, playing a pivotal role in his country's World Cup triumph in 2018. Four years later in Qatar, he reached even greater heights—claiming the Golden Boot with eight goals, highlighted by a historic hat-trick in that breathless final against Argentina. With 12 World Cup goals under his belt, he’s already one of the tournament's all-time greatest scorers. After dominating France with Paris Saint-Germain, Mbappé made his blockbuster move to Real Madrid, where he remains the ultimate centerpiece of the global game. Now, he heads into the World Cup as France's undisputed leader—chasing another world title and determined to rewrite football history.