France captain Kylian Mbappé anticipates Lionel Messi will surpass his recent record and become the all-time leading goalscorer in the World Cup during Monday’s final against Spain. This prediction comes just hours after Mbappé himself briefly overtook Messi for the top spot. The focus remains on the upcoming final, despite Argentina and Spain’s players engaging in various activities following their third-place match against England. Mbappé’s statement highlights a sense of respect and sportsmanship towards Messi, despite their competitive rivalry. It suggests Mbappé is confident Messi will have a strong performance in the championship game. The upcoming final promises to be a thrilling contest between two footballing giants. This also displays Mbappé’s gracious acknowledgement of Messi’s legendary status.