Mbappé’s Historic Chase: Just Steps Away From France’s Goal Record | OneFootball

French superstar now second all time scorer for Les Bleus with 51 goals

Mbappé’s Historic Chase: Just Steps Away From France’s Goal Record

Kylian Mbappe continues to etch his name into French football history.

The Real Madrid forward struck stunning goal in the 82 minute as France defeated Ukraine 2 - 0 in their 2026 World cup qualifier on Friday night.

Mbappe matches Henry’s tally

The decisive strike took Mbappe to 51 international goals placing him level with French legend Thierry Henry in the all time scorers list.

Only Olivier Giroud with 57 goal, now sits above him.

With just 6 goal separating him from Giroud, Mbappe's on the verge of becoming France’s all time leading scorer .. a milestone he could realistically achieve in the coming months.

What’s next for the French captain?

Mbappe'll have another chance to add to his tally when France host Iceland on Tuesday .. a match in which fans eagerly expect the 25 year old to continue rewriting history.a