Oshoala Predicts Mbappé Will Smash Messi’s World Cup Goal Record
Six-time African Women’s Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala has backed Kylian Mbappé to overtake Lionel Messi’s World Cup scoring mark before the 2026 tournament ends. Oshoala made her bold claim after Messi set a new record with 17 World Cup goals. Mbappé then scored twice against Iraq to level with Miroslav Klose on 16, setting the stage for a dramatic chase. With France favoured to advance deep into the knockouts, Mbappé’s pursuit has become one of the competition’s most exciting storylines. Fans have rallied behind Oshoala’s prediction, viewing Mbappé’s pace and finishing as the perfect counterpoint to Messi’s longevity. As the tournament unfolds, every goal Mbappé nets will draw fresh comparisons with Argentina’s captain.
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