Of all the superstars descending on North America for the 2026 World Cup this summer, one shines brighter than them all: Kylian Mbappé. And for that reason, he’ll be one of the most popular players in regards to World Cup props.
The France and Real Madrid striker no longer needs to prove that he belongs on the sport’s biggest stage. After winning the World Cup in 2018 and capturing the Golden Boot in 2022, Mbappé has transformed into generational talent with a resume that few players in the history of the sport can match.
In the prime of his career, Mbappé, 27, will arrive in North America aiming to build on his legacy with hopes of leading France to another World Cup title to solidify his place among the country’s iconic players, such as Thierry Henry and Zinedine Zidane. Lifting another World Cup would also strengthen his bid to win the Ballon d’Or for the first time in his illustrious career.
Along with being at the centre of the soccer universe, Mbappé will be a focal point around which the World Cup prop betting market revolves.
Here’s a break down of the best Kylian Mbappé World Cup props:
Odds to win another World Cup +500
France will always be a contender to win the World Cup with Mbappé in the fold. After finishing runner-up last season in a dramatic final against Argentina, France is among the favourites again with the second-best odds behind Spain.
France was among the favourites in 2022 as well, but has slightly better odds this year at +500 compared to +600 four years ago.
The bump likely comes down to veteran experience that France’s ultra-talented squad has compared to other World Cup contenders, as well as a wave of young players with limitless potential. Spain is similar in its squad structure, but has the edge at +450 after winning the 2024 European Championship in dominating fashion.
France to win the World Cup
Golden Boot (Top scorer) +600
The Golden Boot will be among the most popular Kylian Mbappé World Cup props this summer. Mbappé proved this past season that he’s still the world’s best striker after netting 41 goals for Real Madrid amidst a season disrupted by injuries.
Although there have been concerns over his maturity after a controversial vacation led to questions over his commitment to the Spanish club, there’s practically no stopping Mbappé on the pitch when he’s focused and driven to win. And the best way he knows how to win is by finding the back of the net.
Norway’s Erling Haaland (+1400) could make things interesting early on, but the Manchester City striker likely won’t feature deep into the knockout rounds to stay in contention. 2018 winner Harry Kane (+700), who won eight years ago with six goals, could make things interesting if he can avoid another quiet World Cup. Kane finished with two goals in 2022.
But the most practical—and safest—choice will be to back Mbappé, France’s primary penalty taker, to become the first player to win the Golden Boot twice since the award’s inception in 1982.
Mbappé to win the Golden Boot
Golden Ball (Best player) +1000
The market views Mbappé differently when it comes to his odds to win the Golden Ball. He might be considered the best bet to win the top goalscorer award, but the odds are a little longer for the 2018 World Cup winner to be named the tournament’s best player this summer.
Mbappé has the third-best odds to win the individual honor at +1000, behind England’s Harry Kane (+700) and Spain’s Lamine Yamal (+800). It’s actually an attractive bet considering that Mbappé has a real chance to win the World Cup with France, which will be highly regarded by voters during a process that’s largely subjective.
The storyline alone, of a player winning his second World Cup after three appearances in the final, should be enough for Mbappé to capture the award. Although storylines involving Yamal and Kane could inspire similar sentimental votes, there are concerns about the former’s availability after suffering a season-ending injury while the latter is on the wrong side of 30.
Mbappé to win the Golden Ball
Break World Cup’s all-time scoring record
Mbappé enters the World Cup with one of the tournament’s most revered records within sight: The Frenchman needs five goals to become the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer.
He scored eight at the last World Cup to win the Golden Boot and move him to within four goals of Miroslav Klose’s record of 16, set in 2014. But he won’t be the only one chasing history, as Argentina great Lionel Messi (13) is also closing in on the German icon.
The odds for this market will be available closer to the start of the World Cup, which begins on June 11.
Match props
While the Golden Ball and Golden Boot are among the most popular future prop bets, there will be a healthy dose of wagers on individual match props that offer chances to win in the short-term as opposed to tournament-long bets.
The odds for wagering on an anytime Mbappé goal normally hover around -120 to -150 against most teams. But the real value lies in the first goalscorer market, where odds could climb as high as +400 for him to open the scoring for France.
Wagering on Mbappé to score multiple goals is another area to target. Since Mbappé has recorded more than one goal in a World Cup game four times in his career, it might be wise to target a multi-goal performance in the group stage in matches either against Senegal or Iraq.
The odds for a multi-goal performance are likely to be around +350. But bettors looking to take a bigger risk for a higher reward could look at the hat-trick market. It’s a long-shot, but Mbappé has done it before at the World Cup when he became just the second player to record a hat-trick in a final (2022).
Mbappé has also developed into a quality playmaker, so it might be worth a look at his odds for tournament assists total. With stars such as Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, and Desire Doue in attack, there should be a plethora of chances for Mbappé to create opportunities for his teammates.
