Mbappe acknowledges tying Henry as a honor, yet chooses not to focus excessively on surpassing his all-time record.
Kylian Mbappe Equals Thierry Henry's International Goal Record as France Start World Cup Qualifying Campaign
Kylian Mbappe has equaled Thierry Henry's record of 51 international goals for France, setting a potential path for him to surpass Olivier Giroud's all-time record. The achievement came in France's World Cup qualifying campaign opener against Ukraine, where Les Bleus secured a 2-0 victory.
Mbappe's 82nd-minute goal, set up by Aurelien Tchouameni following a swift counterattack, sealed the result for France late in the game at the Wroclaw Stadium in Poland. This milestone comes early in Mbappe's career, as he is just 26 years old.
In an interview with TF1, Mbappe referred to Thierry Henry as "Titi" and acknowledged the historical significance of the all-time goal scoring record for France. However, Mbappe prioritizes team success over individual accolades and did not express any concerns about the possibility of not surpassing Henry's record.
"While the record is approaching, it is not something I actively think about," Mbappe stated. "My focus is on winning titles with Les Bleus."
Since Olivier Giroud ended his career after the 2024 European Championship, no player has surpassed his record as France's all-time top scorer. Giroud is still considered the leading goal scorer for the French national team.
Mbappe's statement suggests that he is aware of the historical significance of the all-time goal scoring record for France, but he prioritizes team success over individual accolades. He mentioned that equaling Thierry Henry's tally of 51 international goals was an honor, but he does not dwell on surpassing Olivier Giroud's all-time record.
France's next World Cup qualifying match is against Iceland in Group D, which will take place at Parc des Princes on Tuesday. This upcoming match presents an opportunity for Mbappe to potentially move closer to the all-time goal scoring record for France.
Mbappe has had a successful international career, including winning the 2018 World Cup and the 2020-21 Nations League with France. His focus on team success and winning titles has been evident throughout his career, and it seems that this will continue to guide him in his pursuit of breaking Henry's record.
Michael Olise scored the first goal for France in the match, and Mbappe's goal was the second. The victory against Ukraine marks a strong start to France's World Cup qualifying campaign, and Mbappe's performance will undoubtedly be a key factor in their continued success.
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