World Cup
Kylian Mbappé reaches 57 goals, ties Olivier Giroud for France record
Kylian Mbappé scored his 57th goal for the France national team against Senegal on Tuesday evening, drawing level with Olivier Giroud as the joint all‑time top scorer for Les Bleus. The milestone comes nine years after his first cap and puts him one goal away from overtaking Giroud outright.
Mbappé's 57th strike brings him level with Olivier Giroud, who also has 57 goals for Les Bleus. Both players now sit ahead of Thierry Henry, whose tally stands at 52 goals.
Giroud had previously overtaken Henry during the 2022 World Cup to claim sole possession of the record. That milestone placed him at the summit until Mbappé matched his total.
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The current top five scorers for France are Kylian Mbappé and Olivier Giroud with 57 each, Thierry Henry with 52, Antoine Griezmann with 44, and Michel Platini with 41. These figures underline the historical scoring hierarchy within the national side. Mbappé earned his first cap for France nine years ago, marking a rapid ascent to the record books. The milestone was achieved during the match against Senegal.France, boosted by Kylian Mbappé, beats Senegal 3-1 at World Cup
A single additional goal would elevate Mbappé to become the outright all‑time leading scorer for France. The next competitive appearance offers the opportunity to secure that milestone. Fans and analysts alike are watching closely for that decisive strike.