Countdown to 2026! Mbappé’s Three Big Goals: Second World Cup, Ballon d’Or, Champions League

Kylian Mbappé’s 2025 season has concluded, and he was recently spotted in Morocco attending the Africa Cup of Nations. AS reports that the Real Madrid star has three major objectives for 2026: winning a second World Cup, claiming the Ballon d’Or, and capturing the Champions League title.

In 2025, Mbappé scored 59 goals for Real Madrid, equaling Cristiano Ronaldo’s record. In the 2025-26 season, he netted 34 goals for club and country, averaging 1.2 goals per game, showcasing unstoppable firepower. With the new year underway, Mbappé is fully focused on chasing his dreams.

At the club level, the Champions League is his ultimate prize. Despite Real Madrid’s 15 Champions League titles, 27-year-old Mbappé has yet to lift the trophy. In the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League, he scored 9 goals in 5 matches—including a four-goal haul, a hat-trick, and braces—leading the scoring charts, yet the championship slipped away.

For France, the 2026 World Cup is another priority. Mbappé first shone in 2018, winning the trophy at just 19. Now as captain and superstar, he shoulders even greater responsibility.

Other 2026 targets include his first Ballon d’Or, competing with Haaland for the European Golden Boot, surpassing 50 club goals in a season, and dominating domestic derbies. Whether for club or country, Mbappé’s 2026 season promises excitement, and only time will tell if he achieves these ambitious goals.