Kylian Mbappé

LEGEND: Lionel Messi has eight goals at the World Cup (Image: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

The egos have landed – and the 2026 World Cup is better for it
Ego is a big factor in this World Cup – and a positive one. It is driving a great World Cup and probably the greatest race for its golden boot.

EXCITING TALENT: Paris Saint-Germain's Desire Doue scored twice in the European Cup final a fortnight ago (Image: Franck FIFE / POOL / AFP)

Club World Cup has so many winners on show, but will fans be long-term losers?

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Food (and drink) wars became a thing, as Hungary fans taunt Scotland

Fan-friendly Germany shows how to do major football tournaments

Speculation regarding the future of the Paris Saint-Germain star is rife. Image: FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images

Data shows the chances of Premier League clubs landing Kylian Mbappe

DEBT: Chiedozie Ogbene says he wants to repay Rotherham United fans for their support

Chiedozie Ogbene insists keeping Rotherham in Championship is 'No 1 priority'

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates with teammates in the penalty shootout during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Was Argentina v France the best World Cup final ever?

France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup final (Picture: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Sir Geoff Hurst welcomes Kylian Mbappe to exclusive World Cup final club

CROWNING GLORY: Lionel Messi celebrates Argentina's World Cup win

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and 33 extras - Stuart Rayner World Cup comment

Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates with teammates in the penalty shootout during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Picture: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Messi's Argentina win epic World Cup final with France despite Mbappe hat-trick

Lionel Messi celebrates after their sides third goal by Julian Alvarez of Argentina helped knock out Croatia. (Picture: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Lionel Messi v Kylian Mbappe - a World Cup final to relish - Stuart Rayner

TEAM-MATES AND RIVALS: Paris Saint-Germain colleagues Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe go head to head when Argentina meet France in the World Cup final

Count your blessings as Messi and Mbappe go head to head - Stuart Rayner comment

France's forward #12 Randal Kolo Muani (C) celebrates with teammates after he scored his team's second goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup semi-final football match between France and Morocco (Picture: ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Mbappe v Messi - France set up World Cup final with Argentina

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: Close up view of the World Cup 2018 Golden Boot awarded to Harry Kane of England before the UEFA Nations League A group four match between England and Spain at Wembley Stadium on September 8, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Golden Boot: How the award is decided if players finish level on goals

INSPIRATION: Sheffield-born Kyle Walker has become one of the best defenders in the world since coming through the Blades' academy

World Cup inspires future Sheffield United stars as Ndiaye drives on team-mates

Kyle Walker ahead of the World Cup quarter-final (Picture: Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Kyle Walker issues warning to Kylian Mbappe ahead of England v France

AL KHOR, QATAR - DECEMBER 04: Harry Maguire of England thanks the support after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between England and Senegal at Al Bayt Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Ranked! The best 19 players at the 2022 World Cup so far

DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 04: Kylian Mbappe of France reacts during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between France and Poland at Al Thumama Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Kylian Mbappe misses France training ahead of England clash

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Kyle Walker of Manchester City runs with the ball under pressure from Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain during the UEFA Champions League group A match between Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain at Etihad Stadium on November 24, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

James Maddison backs Kyle Walker to 'do a job' on Kylian Mbappe

DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 04: Kylian Mbappe #10 of France celebrates after scoring the team's third goal in the second half against Poland during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between France and Poland at Al Thumama Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

World Cup Golden Ball: Who is leading race to be crowned best player in Qatar

Kylian Mbappe of France looks on after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group D match between France and Denmark at Stadium 974 on November 26, 2022 (Picture: Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images,)

Come on Didier - don't you dare rest Kylian Mbappe

Fifa 21 cover star is also the game's fastest player (EA Sports)

These are the 20 fastest players in Fifa 21 - including Mbappe and Traore Finlay Greig

Jean-Kevin Augustin has joined Leeds United on loan from Red Bull Leipzig

Leeds United signing Jean-Kevin Augustin offers big potential and a different op...

Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner. Mike Egerton/PA Wir

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France players celebrate after France's Kylian Mbappe scores their side's fourth goal of the game.

World Cup: Hosts Russia have put on the greatest show

France's Samuel Umtiti celebrates after scoring his side's winning goal against Belgium. Picture: AP/Natacha Pisarenko.

World Cup - France 1 Belgium 0: Umtiti's header secures final spot to sink '˜Gol...

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