Brazilian winger Raphinha, currently with the national team for the Copa América in the United States, reminded Kylian Mbappé that he lost the 2022 World Cup final to Argentina, "a South American team," following the French star's comments that the Euro is "more difficult than the World Cup."

"Unfortunately for him and fortunately for us, he lost a World Cup to a South American team," the Barcelona forward stated in a press conference as Brazil prepares for their Copa América debut against Costa Rica on the 24th.

Raphinha also referenced another controversial remark by the new Real Madrid player from a couple of years ago, in which Mbappé suggested that World Cup qualification in Europe is harder than in South America, where he implied the football "wasn't as advanced."

Months later, Mbappé would lose the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar to Lionel Messi's Argentina in a penalty shootout, following a 3-3 draw after extra time.

"I would like to see European teams play in the South American qualifiers on the pitches we go to. Then we would see if it's easy or difficult," the Porto Alegre native added.