What happened: Kylian Mbappé addressed his critics following a victory for his national team, stating he is not playing for "revenge" and would have to play until age 80 to silence every detractor. The captain emphasized his "full focus" is on performing for his country during the current tournament cycle.

Why it matters: The comments come as Mbappé continues to build on his legacy, recently surpassing the France all-time scoring record with his 58th international goal. His leadership is central to the team's ambitions as he moves past legends like Pelé and Lionel Messi in career World Cup goals.

What to watch: Mbappé will lead his squad into their next group stage fixture on June 22.