Kylian Mbappé Becomes France’s Second All-Time Top Goalscorer

Kylian Mbappé scored his 52nd goal for France, passing Thierry Henry on the all-time list. Mbappé is now second alone and keeps breaking records for Les Bleus.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Mbappé scored against Iceland in France’s recent 2-1 win during 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. He has now scored 52 for France, moving past Henry’s total of 51. He has done this in just 92 matches, while Henry took 123 games to do so. Mbappé recently matched Henry’s record in France’s previous match against Ukraine but went one better a few days later, confirming his spot just behind Olivier Giroud on 57 goals, who remains France’s top scorer.

HISTORIC SEASON AND PLAYER FORM

France has started their qualifying campaign strongly, winning their last matches against Iceland and Ukraine, and remain top of their group with maximum points. Mbappé continues to shine for club and country. In the current La Liga season, he has scored 3 goals in just 3 matches for Real Madrid, maintaining his high standards after his move from Paris. For France in 2025, he has delivered vital goals, creating a sizeable gap between France and their rivals in the qualifiers.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR MBAPPÉ AND FRANCE?

France’s next fixture is against Finland in the World Cup qualifiers. Les Bleus are first in their group, with Finland just two points behind, making the match crucial for maintaining the gap at the top. Mbappé is now aiming to chase down Giroud’s record, needing six more goals to become France’s all-time leading scorer. With his current form and scoring frequency, he could break that record before the end of the year. The team and their captain are both in top shape, and Mbappé now has even more motivation heading into this decisive part of the season.