Mbappe Equals Henry with 51 Goals in France-Ukraine Win

Kylian Mbappe equaled Thierry Henry's record of 51 international goals during France's 2-0 victory over Ukraine in the 2026 World Cup qualifying match, placing him second on France's all-time scoring list behind Olivier Giroud's 57 goals. Mbappe's goal, assisted by teammate Aurelien Tchouameni, came in the 82nd minute and underscored his key role in France's campaign. Despite this milestone, Mbappe remains focused on winning titles with the national team rather than solely breaking scoring records. He expressed great respect for Henry, calling it an honor to match such a legendary player, but emphasized his priority is on team success. France's win over Ukraine, which included an early goal from Michael Olise, strengthens their position in Group D ahead of upcoming matches against Iceland and Azerbaijan. Additionally, the match saw concern as Ousmane Dembele left with a potential hamstring injury, raising worries ahead of Paris Saint Germain's Champions League defense.