Against Messi or Ronaldo? Mbappé reveals which player he wants to face at the World Cup
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
France captain Kylian Mbappé has shared his biggest hopes and most cherished footballing dreams on the eve of the eagerly anticipated 2026 World Cup.
Details: In his interview with Sorare, the star forward openly admitted who he dreams of facing on the pitches of North America. The Frenchman wants to go head-to-head with the living legends of world football.
Mbappé made a deeply emotional statement, highlighting the uniqueness of the upcoming tournament:
“I dream of playing against Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar at the World Cup,” he said.
For Kylian, such encounters carry immense personal and historical significance, as both players have had a huge impact on his development as a footballer, and Neymar was even his longtime attacking partner at PSG.
The main reason behind the Frenchman’s powerful desire is the factor of time, which is relentlessly bringing the end of a great era closer.
“This will be their last World Cup…” Mbappé added with sadness.
