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Asisat Oshoala Tips Kylian Mbappé to Break Lionel Messi’s World Cup Record in 2026
Super Falcons star says France forward has what it takes to surpass Messi’s achievements on the world stage
Super Falcons star says France forward has what it takes to surpass Messi’s achievements on the world stage
Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala has backed Kylian Mbappé to break Lionel Messi’s World Cup record at the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. Oshoala, a six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year, made her opinion known while discussing the next generation of football stars on the global stage.
While specific details about which of Messi’s World Cup records Mbappé could surpass were not provided in the available reports, Oshoala’s comments reflect growing belief in the Frenchman’s ability to make history. Mbappé, who has already won a World Cup with France and played a starring role in previous tournaments, is widely tipped as one of the favourites to shine in North America come 2026.
For Nigerian fans, Oshoala’s confidence in Mbappé highlights how African players are closely following developments among global football elites. The Super Falcons captain is no stranger to breaking barriers herself and her support for Mbappé underlines mutual respect among top professionals worldwide.
No direct quotes from Asisat Oshoala or Kylian Mbappé were available at press time. Neither the French Football Federation nor FIFA had commented on Oshoala’s prediction.
Attention now shifts to the build-up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where all eyes will be on whether Mbappé can live up to such high expectations and rewrite football history.
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Haaland and Sarr Shine as 2026 World Cup Race Heats Up — Senegal Stay Alive, Messi Under Pressure
No final scores or scorers confirmed, but Norway and Senegal’s star men reportedly played crucial roles in World Cup qualifiers.
No final scores or scorers confirmed, but Norway and Senegal’s star men reportedly played crucial roles in World Cup qualifiers.
The final results for the latest round of 2026 World Cup qualifiers were not reported at press time, but available reports highlight Erling Haaland’s relentless form for Norway and Ismaila Sarr’s pivotal contribution to keep Senegal’s qualification hopes alive. Details on venues, exact scores, and match timings were not provided in the source material.
According to the information available, Haaland continued his impressive run in front of goal — a performance said to be putting added pressure on Lionel Messi as the qualification battles intensify. For Senegal, Ismaila Sarr emerged as a key figure in their campaign, helping his team remain in contention for a place at the World Cup, though specific match events or moments were not disclosed.
For Super Eagles fans monitoring Africa’s qualification race, Senegal’s resilience is a sign that Nigeria’s own path to the tournament remains fiercely competitive. With big names like Sarr stepping up for rivals, every point and every fixture will matter for the Super Eagles as they chase their own World Cup dream.
Neither the Super Eagles coaching crew nor officials from the Nigerian Football Federation had issued any statement regarding these developments at press time. No direct quotes from Haaland, Sarr, or any coaches were available in the source article.
The next round of African qualifiers is expected to bring more drama as teams fight for limited spots at the 2026 World Cup. Fans are advised to follow official channels for confirmed results and upcoming fixtures.
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Kylian Mbappé Surpasses Lionel Messi with New World Cup Record After Iraq Masterclass
The French star set a fresh benchmark in World Cup history, moving past Messi after his standout display against Iraq.
The French star set a fresh benchmark in World Cup history, moving past Messi after his standout display against Iraq.
Kylian Mbappé has moved ahead of Lionel Messi in the World Cup record books following what reports call a ‘masterclass’ performance against Iraq. However, the specific record broken and key match details—including the final score, goalscorers, and minute-by-minute highlights—were not confirmed in available reports at press time.
The match between France and Iraq saw Mbappé deliver a display that reportedly etched his name above Messi in at least one all-time World Cup statistic. Without concrete numbers or match specifics from the source, fans are left waiting for official confirmation of the details behind this milestone.
For Nigerian football followers, this development is significant as Mbappé continues to write his story among the greats of world football. His rise on the biggest stage draws inevitable comparisons to Messi and signals a possible generational shift at the top of the game.
Neither France’s coaching staff nor Kylian Mbappé had issued an official statement about the achievement at press time. There were also no reactions yet from Lionel Messi or his representatives regarding being overtaken in this particular World Cup record.
France’s next fixture and further details on Mbappé’s pursuit of more records will be closely watched by fans across Nigeria and beyond, as he continues to chase greatness on football’s biggest platform.
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Kylian Mbappé Overtakes Messi With New World Cup Record After Iraq Masterclass
Mbappé set a new tournament milestone, pulling clear of Lionel Messi in the World Cup record books.
Mbappé set a new tournament milestone, pulling clear of Lionel Messi in the World Cup record books.
Kylian Mbappé has now surpassed Lionel Messi in a major World Cup record, following what reports call an ‘Iraq masterclass’. However, the final score, exact goalscorers, and minute-by-minute details were not provided in available sources at press time. The match venue and date were also not specified.
From the information available, Mbappé’s performance against Iraq was enough to see him leapfrog Messi in the World Cup record charts, but the specific record broken was not stated. Fans hoping for a full breakdown of the match — including key moments, substitutions, or turning points — will have to wait for further updates as those details were missing from all reports reviewed.
For Nigerian fans tracking African players and global stars alike, Mbappé’s new achievement is one more sign of his growing status in world football. Surpassing Messi — widely considered one of the greatest ever — puts Mbappé firmly in the spotlight ahead of future international tournaments.
Neither France head coach Didier Deschamps nor Kylian Mbappé himself had issued any official statement about the record at press time. No quotes from the Iraq camp or independent analysts were included in available coverage.
Fans eager to see what comes next from Mbappé can look ahead to France’s upcoming fixture in their World Cup campaign; however, opponents, date and venue remain unconfirmed based on current reports.
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