Mansion Sports – Kylian Mbappé has officially written his name above French legend Thierry Henry in the history books of French football. 

The Real Madrid star netted his 52nd goal for Les Bleus on Tuesday night, surpassing Henry’s tally and establishing himself as the second-highest goalscorer in the history of the French national team.

Remarkably, Mbappé achieved this milestone in just 92 appearances, a testament to the incredible speed with which he has ascended into the pantheon of his nation’s football icons.

A Historic Goal from the Penalty Spot

The record-breaking moment came from the penalty spot late in the first half of France’s World Cup 2026 European Qualifier against Iceland in September. 

The 26-year-old striker calmly converted the spot kick to level the score after Les Bleus had fallen behind to an opener from Andri Guðjohnsen.

Though not as spectacular as some of his most memorable strikes in French colors, the goal will be remembered forever as the one that allowed Mbappé to surpass one of his childhood idols, Thierry Henry.

Just One Step Away from Giroud’s All-Time Record

Mbappé now sits only five goals shy of Olivier Giroud’s all-time record. The former Arsenal forward remains France’s top scorer with 57 goals.

Given Mbappé’s current form, the question is no longer if he will break the record, but rather when he will do it.

Stunning Speed in Reaching the Milestone

Even more impressive is the pace at which Mbappé has achieved this feat. Henry needed 123 appearances to score 51 goals, while Mbappé reached and surpassed that mark in just 92 matches—31 games quicker than the French legend.

Head coach Didier Deschamps will no doubt be delighted to see his captain rediscovering his sharpness after a dip in form last season. 

Over his last four appearances for France, Mbappé has delivered four goals and three assists, underlining his importance to the squad.

Eyes Set on the 2026 World Cup

Beyond his personal records, Mbappé’s focus is now firmly on a bigger prize: leading France to qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

Les Bleus are determined to remain highly competitive at the tournament, which will be hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, with the ambition of reaching a third consecutive final.

While records may continue to fall at his feet, for Mbappé, ultimate glory lies not in statistics but in lifting trophies alongside his French teammates.