Mbappé to earn 100th cap vs Iraq in 2026 World Cup

Kylian Mbappé, 27, will start up front for France on Monday evening as the captain of Les Bleus faces Iraq in the second matchday of the 2026 World Cup group stage, where he will earn his 100th cap and become the first player under 30 to reach that milestone. Mbappé is the all‑time top scorer for the French national side. His record‑breaking appearance adds to a career already defined by prolific goal‑scoring. Patrick Vieira previously held the youngest‑to‑100‑caps record, reaching his milestone at 30 years and 145 days. Mbappé’s upcoming cap will shave more than three years off that benchmark.

Mbappé's 59th goal gives France early lead vs Iraq

The article is published under the Club World Cup heading, yet the milestone occurs during the 2026 World Cup group stage. This juxtaposition highlights the overlapping coverage of international tournaments. The piece notes that it was translated into English by artificial intelligence. Readers can also access the original French version via the provided link.

France set to face Iraq with Barcola in and Doué on bench

France will line up with Mbappé leading the attack against Iraq. The match marks the second fixture for both sides in their group.