The French youngster got on the nerves of millions of Argentinians as he delayed their third World Cup triumph with his hat-trick for France, which forced the Qatar 2022 World Cup to be decided on post-match penalty shootouts.
Mbappe was unquestionably the star performer for the French team that lost to Argentina 4-2 in shootouts after a thrilling 3-3 tie.
The former World Cup champion became the youngest player to score in back-to-back World Cup finals since Pelé in 1958.
At 23, Mbappe has continued breaking records, having already scored 12 goals in 14 World Cup matches after featuring in only two editions (2018 and 2022).
The Paris Saint-Germain forward also became the first player to score a hat-trick in the World Cup final since Geoff Hurst in 1966.
He penned a brief note in his first social media post after last night’s loss, and it has drawn a ton of responses from individuals who are comforting and urging him to pick himself up.
He wrote: “We’ll be back 🇫🇷🙏🏽”
Mbappe was named the winner of the 2022 World Cup golden boot after scoring eight goals in the tournament, which was won by Argentina, who lifted it for the third time in their history to end their 36-year wait.
He will look to bounce back with his nation in 2026, when the showpiece will be co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico in a tournament that will feature 48 countries for the first time.
