Are Ronaldo, Messi still the largest World Cup draws, or is Mbappe bigger?
Author: Anushe Engineer, Andrew SemplePublished on: June 9, 2026Country: World
Sports

As the 2026 World Cup approaches, the article examines whether Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi remain the biggest draws or if Kylian Mbappe has surpassed them. Mbappe, who won the World Cup at 19 and the Golden Boot at 23, has already achieved feats beyond the duo. Ticket sales show that Messi's Argentina matches sold out first, indicating his star power.
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