Tag: Thierry Henry

Mbappé Overtakes Henry in France Scoring Charts

Kylian Mbappé (France/Real Madrid)
September 2025

Kylian Mbappé netted his 52nd goal for France in a World Cup qualifier against Iceland, surpassing Thierry Henry to become the nation’s second-highest scorer. He also assisted Bradley Barcola, moving within five goals of Olivier Giroud’s all-time record of 57. Mbappé’s calm penalty before half-time and creative spark in the second half highlighted his clinical form. With 52 goals in just 87 caps compared to Henry’s 123, his rapid rise suggests it’s only a matter of time before he becomes France’s all-time leading scorer.

Thierry Henry urges USMNT to solve issues before 2026

Thierry Henry
September 2025

Thierry Henry voiced concerns over the USMNT’s poor run under Mauricio Pochettino, stressing the need for urgency ahead of the 2026 World Cup on home soil. The U.S. remain winless in seven games against FIFA top-25 opponents. Speaking at a CBS press event, Henry said Pochettino’s side lacks a defined system and cutting edge, despite having quality players like Christian Pulisic and Tim Weah. Drawing parallels to France’s 1998 turnaround, he urged the U.S. to regroup before next summer’s tournament.

Mbappe Equals Henry’s France Scoring Record

Kylian Mbappe (France)
September 2025

Kylian Mbappe scored in France’s 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Ukraine, equalling Thierry Henry’s record of 51 international goals. The Real Madrid forward is now joint second on France’s all-time scoring chart, behind Olivier Giroud’s 56 goals. Mbappe netted France’s second goal in the 82nd minute after Michael Olise’s opener. Speaking post-match, Mbappe described it as “an honour” to match Henry and praised his legacy, while downplaying immediate focus on Giroud’s record despite being on track to surpass it.

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