According to Mundo Deportivo, Mbappe posted a photo with actress Esper Esposito after the World Cup, but deleted it 27 seconds later, indirectly confirming their relationship.
France was eliminated in the World Cup semi-finals, with Mbappe failing to score in that match as Unai Simon's goal proved impenetrable against a solid defense. He then played in the third-place match against England. Despite the team's loss, Mbappe still managed to score two goals, bringing his total World Cup goals to 10, surpassing Messi to become the tournament's top scorer.
After the match, Mbappe rested with his girlfriend, Esperíto, whom he has not yet publicly acknowledged. He uploaded a photo of Esperíto wearing a French national team jersey, but quickly deleted it. However, some netizens had already captured the image. Journalist Javi Oyos explained the incident on social media: "Around 5:30 a.m. this morning, Mbappe uploaded this photo, with Esperíto wearing a French national team jersey. It's amazing. The photo only existed for a few seconds, but someone sent it to me privately. It might have been sent to a close friend, but he posted it publicly. This is the first photo of them together, and it's quite interesting, even including Mbappe's number."
According to the gradually revealed timeline, Mbappé and Esposito have been dating for about five months. Rumors first surfaced in late February 2026 when the two were photographed traveling together on a private jet between Paris and Madrid in early March, thus exposing their relationship. Subsequently, they were repeatedly spotted dining and bowling together in Paris and Madrid, leading the media to largely confirm their relationship. During the World Cup, the two kept a low profile; Esposito remained in Los Angeles for work and only attended the third-place match for France, reigniting speculation.
