Kylian Mbappé (on playing for his country): “Players shouldn’t EARN money for representing their national team.”
“The money could be put to better use, benefiting fans as a token of appreciation for their trust and support.”
Back in 2018, Mbappé donated 100% of his World Cup earnings – $29K per game plus a $350K bonus for winning the tournament to a charity that supports hospitalized and disabled children through sports.
And Now, Kylian Mbappé has asked the French Football Federation to redistribute the entire 2026 World Cup qualification bonus to the full backroom staff – intendants, managers, players and all personnel involved.
The France captain believes everyone who contributed deserves to benefit and stay fully motivated for the campaign ahead.