Searches for Mbappé and Messi skyrocket amid the World Cup, points out Google Trends

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, stars from Argentina and France, stand out in the 2026 World Cup, not only on the field, but also on the internet. Data from Google Trends reveals a significant increase in searches for the names of the two number 10s since the start of the tournament.

Interest in Argentine Lionel Messi has skyrocketed in the last month. Searches for your name grew 300% in June 2026, compared to May of the same year. Compared to June 2025, the increase was 200%.

The peak of searches for Messi occurred on June 16, the date of Argentina's victorious debut 3-0 against Algeria, a match in which the number 10 scored three goals.

As for Kylian Mbappé, the data is also significant. Searches for the French player increased by 250% in June 2026, compared to May of the same year. Compared to June 2025, the growth was even greater, reaching 550%.

The search for the star reached its peak on June 29, the day France beat Sweden 3-0, guaranteeing their classification in the second phase of the World Cup.

Performance in the 2026 World Cup
Both teams, France and Argentina, confirm their favoritism in the 2026 World Cup, repeating the success of being finalists in 2022. Both teams demonstrated strong performance and are well positioned in the competition.

With 100% success in the group stage, France has already secured its place in the round of 16 and will face Paraguay next Saturday (4). Argentina, in turn, also advanced with three victories and has Cape Verde as its opponent this Friday (3), in the round of 16 phase of the World Cup.

Artillery and records
Individually, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé continue to shine brightly in the competition. Both have scored six goals each until this Wednesday (1st), remaining in contention for the top scorer in the current edition.

The rivalry goes further, as the Frenchman and the Argentinean also compete for the historic artillery of the World Cups. Messi leads with 19 goals, while Mbappé follows closely behind, with 18 goals scored in World Cups.

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