Mbappe opened his account at the 2026 World Cup with a brace against Senegal and repeated the feat by netting twice more in the following clash against Iraq. While he was unable to find the net against Norway, he remained central to the French attack by providing two assists in a performance that left global media impressed by Les Bleus and their offensive depth.
Mbappe is once again fighting for the Golden Boot and Golden Ball alongside Argentina captain Lionel Messi, and Ronaldo has been left in awe by both men.
He told The Team: “You also have to think about the legacy you leave. But they are both, without a doubt, players who transcend statistics and deserve to be the competition’s all-time top scorers. Messi is one of the greatest players in the history of football and he is still influential and decisive today. As for Mbappé, his playing style reminds me of myself at my peak. He is one of the greatest players in football today and a natural heir to the legends of the game.”
