Mbappe brushed aside individual milestones, including the all-time scoring record chase, and said his priority is helping France win another World Cup title.
Messi is the best player, along with Cristiano, that's clear.
Kylian Mbappe named Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the game's standout stars at the 2026 World Cup while France pushed toward knockout qualification after a 3-1 opener win over Senegal.

Mbappe brushed aside individual milestones, including the all-time scoring record chase, and said his priority is helping France win another World Cup title.
Messi is the best player, along with Cristiano, that's clear.
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