Kylian Mbappe discusses whether he can play until 39 like Lionel Messi

Published on: 11 September 2026

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has spoken about football longevity and whether he could continue playing until the age of 39, as Lionel Messi has done.

The 27-year-old Frenchman is already the leading goalscorer in World Cup history. Mbappe has won the Golden Boot at each of the past two World Cups, while Lionel Messi finished second in the goalscoring standings on both occasions.

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