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Assuming they win it all, does the French trio deserve a legendary moniker?

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It might be premature since they will need to win the tournament to justify this legacy, but given how terrifyingly good they are (feel either Olise or Mbappe can win the golden ball, with Dembele an outside chance), it feels like it's time for this discussion to start.

Perhaps the moniker can be DOM given how dominant they are, or MOD?

Mbappe, Olise, Dembele are in their absolute primes, and the parallel to 3R is eerie:

  • Olise = Ronaldinho: Technical maestro; playmaking assist-king behind Kane's legendary season; tied Pele's WC assist record with game(s) still left to play
  • Dembele = Rivaldo: World-class, reigning Ballon d’Or winner; 'nough said.
  • Mbappe = R9: The phenomenon, the ultimate goal scoring machine. R9 himself remarked how Mbappe reminds him of himself in his prime

What do you guys think? Assuming they win it all, how will they rank alongside 3R, MSN, BBC?

Posted Jul 9, 2026, 7:46 PM UTC

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