Mbappé: Why I’m Confident France ‘ll Win 2022 World Cup

Oyinlola Awonuga
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Kylian Mbappé, a French football star has said he is prepared both physically and mentally to help France win this year’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Speaking about his ambitions for the ongoing tournament, Mbappe said he has built his entire season around the World Cup.

“This World Cup is my obsession, it’s the competition of my dreams,” Mbappe was quoted.

“I’ve built my entire season around this competition, I have prepared myself to the fullest, physically and mentally to win it. That’s the goal I have set for myself though it’s still far away.”

Mbappe has scored five goals in four games at Qatar 2022 as he leads the golden boot race.

France face England in the quarter final at Al Bayt Stadium on Saturday December 10.

Mbappe was a member of the France squad that won the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

France cruised into the quarter-finals in Qatar after defeating Poland 3-1 in Sunday’s round of 16 clash.

Mbappe was adjudged the Man of the Match after scoring a brace and providing an assist for Olivier Giroud.

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