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Mbappé Picks Himself as Favourite for 2026 World Cup Golden Boot

A rapid‑fire promotional challenge saw him name fellow stars as contenders and present his own bid for the tournament’s top scorer prize.

Overview

  • Mbappé answered a series of quick choices during a football challenge with content creator Finn Agostinelli and Sorare, ultimately selecting himself as the player most likely to win the Golden Boot.
  • When asked to choose between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, Mbappé predicted Ronaldo would outscore Messi in the tournament.
  • He also highlighted emerging and club talents as threats, naming Spain teenager Lamine Yamal and backing Real Madrid teammate Vinícius Júnior over other top forwards.
  • The comments sit against Mbappé’s existing World Cup record of 12 goals across 2018 and 2022, which leaves him four goals short of Miroslav Klose’s all‑time mark of 16.
  • The remarks are part of pre‑tournament media activity that signals Mbappé’s personal ambition and sets a narrative for record chases and veteran storylines as the World Cup approaches.