Mbappe Backs Ronaldo to Outshine Messi in FIFA World Cup Goals Race

Kylian Mbappe, captain of the French national team, predicts Cristiano Ronaldo will surpass Lionel Messi in goals at the next FIFA World Cup, while backing himself to become the top scorer. In a candid football challenge interview, Mbappe expressed confidence in his Real Madrid teammate, Vinicius Jr, over other young talents.

France national team skipper Kylian Mbappe has sparked discussions about the forthcoming FIFA World Cup as he expressed confidence in Cristiano Ronaldo's ability to outpace Lionel Messi in the goal-scoring department. The Real Madrid star also tipped himself to emerge as the tournament's top scorer, surpassing Portugal's iconic forward.

In a fast-paced Q&A session with content creator Finn Agostinelli on Instagram, Mbappe, 27, chose Ronaldo over Messi, who recently achieved his dream of lifting the World Cup trophy in Qatar 2022. Despite Messi's triumph, Mbappe remains optimistic about Ronaldo, who continues to excel with Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia.

Additionally, Mbappe voiced support for his Real Madrid colleague, Vinicius Jr, suggesting he could outshine emerging talents like Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane. The 2026 World Cup holds significant meaning for Mbappe, who aims to redeem France's 2022 final loss to Argentina. With Ronaldo and Messi eyeing a sixth World Cup appearance, the stage is set for an exciting showdown.