Messi, Mbappe, Yamal: Who will leave the biggest legacy this World Cup?
6/11/202611 min
This World Cup is set to be Argentina's star Lionel Messi's final chapter... could be French legend Kylian Mbappe's quest to become football's undisputed king - and Spain's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal might just leave this tournament as the most famous footballer. This is SBS News’ World Cup Daily, The 90+ Podcast, where we bring you stories on and beyond the pitch. Today we're looking at players who could define the FIFA World Cup 2026 - and the nations whose hopes rest on their shoulders.
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This World Cup is set to be Argentina star Lionel Messi's final chapter. Will France's legend, Kylian Mbappe, end up as football's undisputed king? And could Spain's teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal, leave this tournament as the most famous footballer? This is SBS News World Cup Daily, the 90+ Podcast, where we bring you stories on and beyond the pitch, and I'm your host, Helena Krishnamurty. Today, we're looking at players who could define the FIFA World Cup 2026, and the nations whose hopes rest on their shoulders.
Phil Moss· Guest1:15
I think France and Spain are where the smart money is.
Helena Krishnamurthy· Host1:19
Now, that's former Central Coast Mariners head coach and Sydney FC assistant coach Phil Moss with his finals prediction for the World Cup.
Phil Moss· Guest1:28
France have such depth. Uh,