Mbappe's recent interview with French media outlet Le Parisien caught the attention of not only the soccer world but also the political world. He burst into laughter and drew a strong line against the rumor that he could run for president raised by some, which also reflects the cold reality of public opinion he is currently experiencing in France. The conflict with his country's fans that arose in the process of leaving Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and transferring to Real Madrid, and the subsequent situation in which criticism towards Mbappe became more intense after PSG won its second consecutive Champions League title, placed a great psychological burden on him. He made it clear that he would focus only on soccer and not politics through a self-deprecating joke saying, "I'm already hated enough." There are athletes-turned-politicians like George Weah in the past, but Mbappe currently has more urgent football tasks than that.

Mbappe also showed a very realistic and specific attitude toward life after retirement. Rather than revealing an unconditional desire for the position of manager, he provided a sharp analysis of why former great players become mediocre leaders. His theory that he cannot become a proper manager unless he completely sheds the glory and habits of his days as a player shows how thoroughly he is currently managing his career. Nonetheless, he announced plans to obtain leadership certification to expand his human and professional capabilities. This suggests that he is open to various possibilities within the boundaries of soccer, such as as a businessman or leader, and that he will be deeply involved in the soccer world even after retirement.

With the 2026 North and Central America World Cup ahead, Mbappe's eyes are solely focused on reclaiming the title for France. Although he has a brilliant career, winning the 2018 Russian competition and runner-up in the 2022 Qatar competition, the painful loss in the final still remains his greatest pain. In this tournament, France is placed in Group I with Senegal, Iraq, and Norway and is expected to have a relatively easy group stage, but do not let down your guard. In particular, the French national team's determination to not repeat the shocking loss to Senegal in the opening match of the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup is more solemn than ever. Mbappe hopes to reach the pinnacle of his career by becoming the top scorer and winner of this tournament.

This World Cup is expected to be a spectacular stage where not only Mbappe but also legends of soccer history burn their final flame. Lionel Messi and Mbappe, who are the only active players to be named in the 'Top 10 World Cup Legends of All Time' selected by the British BBC, are the best points to watch in this tournament. If Messi is trying to end his career with Argentina's second consecutive defeat, Mbappe has the heavy task of proving France's new golden age at the center of a generational change. Additionally, with the emergence of emerging powerhouses such as Norway's Erling Haaland, the competition for top scorer is expected to be more intense than ever. Soccer fans around the world are turning their attention to New Jersey, USA, to see whether Mbappe, with his tactical flexibility and overwhelming individual skills, will be able to take the lead by showing explosive scoring power from the first game against Senegal.