Mbappé Fuels Speculation Over 2026 World Cup Participation
Recent reports and a circulating artificial intelligence-generated video have sparked questions about Kylian Mbappé’s potential involvement in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The speculation comes as the international soccer community anticipates a high-profile tournament featuring top talent like Erling Haaland.
The controversy began with a video, created using AI, appearing to show Mbappé stating he does not want to play in the 2026 World Cup. This quickly gained traction online, prompting discussion about the star forward’s commitment to the French national team. Mundo Deportivo first reported on the video’s emergence.
DIEZ.HN reported that Mbappé “does not want to play the Mundial 2026,” citing the reason behind the controversy and his position with France. Diario de México similarly covered the story, questioning whether Mbappé is rejecting participation in the tournament in the United States.
The 2026 World Cup is poised to be a landmark event, expanded to 48 teams and spread across three nations. The potential absence of a player of Mbappé’s caliber would undoubtedly be a significant talking point leading up to the competition, especially as he is often compared to fellow superstar Erling Haaland, as noted by Diario AS.
