Kylian Mbappe Makes History by Matching Thierry Henry’s Goals Record for France
Kylian Mbappe has achieved a major milestone in his football career by tying Thierry Henry’s record as the second-highest scorer for France. The Paris Saint-Germain star scored a crucial goal in France’s 2-0 win over Ukraine during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, strengthening France’s chances of automatic qualification for the tournament.
The match saw France take an early lead thanks to Michael Olise, who scored in the 10th minute. But it was Mbappe’s late goal, in the 82nd minute, that stole the spotlight. Mbappe sprinted past defenders after receiving an excellent long pass from Aurélien Tchouaméni, then fired a powerful shot off the post to seal the victory. This goal marked his 51st international goal, tying him with Thierry Henry, one of the greatest French forwards of all time.
In a post-match interview, Mbappe expressed his admiration for Henry, saying, “It’s an honor to equal Thierry Henry. He’s a legend for France and for all strikers. I really respect him. Reaching this milestone so early is surreal, but I want more. I want to keep winning games and earning titles.”
Mbappe played the full 90 minutes in the match, showing why he’s a vital part of France’s squad under coach Didier Deschamps. His recent performances are helping France stay on track for direct qualification to the World Cup in North America.
There was some worrying news as well. France and Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele had to leave the field due to what looked like a hamstring injury. Dembele, who was rested over the weekend for PSG as a precaution, had recently returned to France’s team training. His injury is a concern, especially with the UEFA Champions League season set to start soon.
This match was a big step for Mbappe as he moved closer to Olivier Giroud’s record of 57 goals for France. It also highlights his rising status as one of the world’s top footballers.
Stay tuned for more updates on France’s World Cup journey and Mbappe’s incredible career!
