Kylian Mbappé Is Under Huge Pressure as France Captain at the World Cup

He was crowned football’s future king when he was just a teenager, but for Kylian Mbappé, these are now more turbulent times.

The captain of France has weathered attacks on his identity while serving as his nation’s chief diplomat.

He’s endured criticism of his game while scoring goals by the hatful.

He’s on top of the world—and under unfathomable pressure.

Everything is on the line at this summer’s World Cup.