Mbappe creates history! Save France s face and breaks Henry s goal record

Killian Mbappe wrote historic achievements and saved France from an embarrassing defeat against Iceland. The 26-year-old striker scored a penalty kick at Princes Park Stadium on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, helping the team win 2-1.

This goal not only helped France avoid falling behind, but also marked a historic moment in his career. With the 52nd goal of the national team, Mbappe officially surpassed the legendary Thierry Henry to become the best scorer in French history.

Today, only Olivier Giroud still outscored Mbappe's goals (57 goals). Interestingly, the French captain reached that number in 92 games, compared to Henry, who needed 123 games to score 51 goals, was more efficient.

Another step, approaching Giroud

Mbappe is only five goals away from Giroud's record. Given his still young age and the steady performance he showed, most football commentators think he is only a matter of time before he can compete for the top forward position.

This achievement is even more impressive because it was achieved in a relatively short period of time. After a decline in performance last season, Mbappe has re-expressed his performance in his last four games for France, scoring four goals and sending three assists.

For Didier Deschamps, the captain's recovery is good news in the coming increasingly competitive World Cup qualifiers. Not only did Mbappe take the lead on the field, but as the main scorer, he maintained France's advantage on the European stage.

French national team scorers list

Olivier Giroud - 57 goals

Killian Mbappe - 52 goals

Thierry Henry - 51 goals

Antoine Griezmann - 44 goals

Michel Platini - 41 goals

The top five are still topped by Olivier Giroud, leading with 57 goals, and Mbappe ranked second with 52 goals. Thierry Henry dropped to third with 51 goals, while Antoine Griezmann and Michel Platini ranked fifth and sixth with 44 and 41 goals respectively.

At the age of 26, Mbappe still has a long time to continue to increase his goals. If he can maintain his current stability, there is a huge room for him to create records that are difficult to catch up in the future.

Mbappe's penalty against Iceland will always be remembered as a turning point in his career with France. This moment marks the beginning of a new chapter in Mbappe's history as the best scorer in France.