Kylian Mbappe edged nearer to making history in France’s all-time top scorers list following his milestone goal in Les Bleus’ 2-0 victory over Germany in the UEFA Nations League third-place playoff.
Born to a Cameroonian father and Algerian mother, the 26-year-old forward reached 50 international goals in what was his 90th appearance for the national team.
With the strike, he is now only one goal behind Thierry Henry’s tally of 51 and just seven short of Olivier Giroud’s record haul of 57, achieved in 137 caps.
The Real Madrid star played a decisive role in helping France seal third place in the competition, maintaining his status as one of the most prolific forwards in the game.
Mbappe’s landmark comes as he continues to lead a new generation of French talent poised to challenge for major honours in the coming years.
France’s next focus will be the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, which begin in September.
Didier Deschamps’ side are scheduled to face Ukraine and Iceland in Group D, and Mbappe is expected to play a central role as they begin the long road to the tournament.
Meanwhile, attention now turns to club duties for Mbappe. He will be among the headline names in the squad preparing for the FIFA Club World Cup, with Los Blancos set to open their campaign against Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal on Wednesday.
With form and fitness intact, Mbappe’s pursuit of France’s all-time goal record appears inevitable.
