Messi-Mbappé and the frantic race of this World Cup

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·09 de julho de 2026

Messi-Mbappé and the frantic race of this World Cup

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé are locked in a World Cup duel that could soon be considered legendary. The target is threefold: another world title, finishing as the tournament’s top scorer, and becoming the leading scorer in World Cup history.

L'Équipe notes that this long-distance chase is captivating football lovers. Yet it also raises a question about what truly fuels their drive.

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Is the rivalry itself powering their motivation, or is it simply a by-product of parallel quests for greatness?

The 2022 final still looms large over this storyline. What mark has that night left on their hunger and focus?

Whether this head-to-head defines the destination of the title, the race for top scorer and the all-time record remains open. For now, the contest continues, stride for stride, from afar.

Source: L'Équipe