Kylian Mbappé: I don't intend to become president

Kylian Mbappé, just before the start of his 2026 World Cup campaign, gave an interview to the French newspaper Le Parisien. In this unusual interview, the French captain answered questions from his current and former teammates, such as Ousmane Dembélé and Olivier Giroud, as well as from members of the French national team staff, his younger brother Ethan, his father Wilfrid and coach Didier Deschamps. Deschamps, who will leave his post after the tournament, asked Mbappé what his plans are after retiring from football. Mbappé replied: "I don't know... I'm giving myself a chance to consider some options after my career. I already have a successful company. If I want to become a businessman, I will be one." He also added that he intends to obtain a coaching license, treating it as an opportunity to enrich his personal and professional skills.  Mbappé, who won the World Cup with France in 2018 and lost to Argentina in the final four years later, jokingly responded to the suggestion that he could become president of France: "No, don't worry, I'm not going to become the new president of France. Many people tell me that, but it's not in my plans. I'm already unpopular enough (laughter). I hope I can lead a slightly more anonymous life." France will play in a group with Senegal, Iraq and Norway at the 2026 World Cup, and Mbappé will be a key figure in the team that intends to reach for the highest honors again. --- ## Related Articles 1. [WK 2026: Maxi Araujo zorgt voor gelijkmaker voor Uruguay tegen Saoedi-Arabië](https://oranjenet.live/nl/news/wk-2026-maxi-araujo-zorgt-voor-gelijkmaker-voor-uruguay-tegen-saoedi-arabie) 2. [World Cup 2026](https://azzurrigoal.com/it/news/times-square-e-in-fermento-con-i-tifosi-della-francia-in-attesa-della-loro-partita-di-apertura-ai-mondiali-contro-il-senegal)