From the “failure” of the World Cup final, the candidate for the second Golden Ball: Dembele has the chance to enter history

Four years ago, the conclusion of the World Cup final in Qatar solidified Lionel Messi’s standing in football history after leading Argentina to victory. However, the tournament also featured a standout performance from Kylian Mbappé, a player whose contributions suggested a potential challenge to established debates regarding the greatest player of all time. During that highly publicized final, Mbappé delivered a significant performance, scoring a hat-trick and securing the Golden Boot award for the tournament.

Notably, his goal tally surpassed that of Messi during the competition. A key milestone achieved was Mbappé reaching four goals scored in World Cup finals, placing him in an exclusive group alongside legendary figures such as Geoff Hurst, Vavá, Pelé, and Zinedine Zidane. At the time of the final, Mbappé was only 23 years old, leading many analysts to predict the beginning of a dominant era for the French star.

His achievements in that specific World Cup final highlighted his elite capability on the global stage. The performance established him as a major force in international football. While the immediate aftermath of the tournament marked the beginning of significant expectations, the trajectory of his career continued to draw comparisons to the monumental feats achieved by previous generations of world-class athletes.

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2 thoughts on “From the “failure” of the World Cup final, the candidate for the second Golden Ball: Dembele has the chance to enter history

  1. What specific achievement or performance is Dembele being considered for that could enter history?

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