Kylian Mbappe says that binding Thierry Henry’s France has an honor, but does not continue to exist with record of all time

France attacker Kylian Mbappe said it was the same as Thierry Henry’s count of 51 international goals was an honor, but added that Olivier Giroud’s Record was not something he is standing in, because his focus remains on winning titles with titles with titles with titles The blues.

The 82nd minute strike by Mbappe against Ukraine on Friday, founded by his real Madrid teammate Aurelien Tchouameni after a quick counterattack, raised him to 51 international goals, level with Henry in second place on France, behind Giroud’s 57.

France opened his World Cup qualifying campaign with an impressive 2-0 win over Ukraine, with Michael Olise scored early before Mbappe let the result sealed in the Wroclaw Stadium in Poland.

«Big up to Titi (Henry)! But now I want to surpass him! It is an honor to match a player like Henry,» said Mbappe, 26, TF1.

«Everyone knows what he means for us French people, even more for strikers. He is someone who has paved the way, and I have a lot of respect and admiration for him. It is so early to reach this milestone, but I like it. I want to continue and especially want to win games and titles,» he added.

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Mbappe is firmly on its way to surpassing Giroud, who ended his international career after the end of the European Championship 2024, where France lost in the semi -final to the final champion Spain.

Since he made his debut in France in 2017, Mbappe has already enjoyed a shimmering international career, including the World Cup Triumph 2018 and the title 2020-21 Nations League.

«The record is getting closer, but it’s not something I think about,» said the leader of France.

«I don’t know if it’s because I think I can beat it, or because I think there are more important things. But it is true that the top scorer in the history of the French national team is not a small achievement,» he added.

France then houses Iceland in group D on Parc des Princes on Tuesday.

Published on 06 September 2025