Overview

• Mbappé praised Spain’s control and technical quality but cautioned that a very young squad with limited World Cup experience could face problems at the 2026 tournament.
• He acknowledged that Argentina deserved to win the 2022 World Cup final and said the defeat drives his goal to return, score in another final and win in 2026.
• He called Cristiano Ronaldo his model at Real Madrid and said they speak regularly, while describing his PSG stint with Lionel Messi as a formative learning experience.
• He stressed that pressure at Real Madrid comes from his own expectations, calling it the best club in the world and backing that stance with a reported 58 goals in 69 appearances.
• He rejected talk of friction with Vinícius Júnior, saying their relationship has improved this season and that both are focused on helping Real Madrid win titles.