Kylian Mbappe Approaches 100th Cap as France Captain
Milestone Appearance for Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe is poised to achieve a significant milestone by making his 100th appearance for the French national team. He will lead Les Bleus against Iraq on June 22 at the Philadelphia Stadium, marking a notable point in his international journey. As per FIFA records, he will join an elite group of only ten players in France's history to earn 100 caps.
Pursuing World Cup Records
During the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, Mbappe is also on the verge of breaking another remarkable record. The French captain has netted 14 goals in World Cup tournaments and is just five goals shy of surpassing Lionel Messi's record of 18 World Cup goals, positioning him as a potential all-time top scorer in the event's history.
A Remarkable International Journey
Mbappe made his debut for France on March 25, 2017, in a 3-1 victory over Luxembourg during the qualifiers for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He scored his first international goal later that year in a 4-0 win against the Netherlands at Stade de France. Since then, he has become a pivotal player for France, significantly impacting their international performances.
2018 World Cup Triumph
Mbappe first gained national attention when he helped Monaco clinch the Ligue 1 title in 2017, but his global recognition soared during the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He scored his inaugural World Cup goal against Peru in the group stage and delivered a standout performance against Argentina in the Round of 16, where he won a penalty converted by Antoine Griezmann and scored twice in a thrilling 4-3 victory. This win was crucial in France's journey to the championship.
In the final against Croatia, he became the second-youngest player ever to score in a World Cup final, following Pele. France triumphed 4-2, making him a world champion at just 19 years old, which catapulted him to international stardom.
UEFA Nations League Success
Despite facing disappointment at UEFA EURO 2020, Mbappe rebounded by playing a key role in France's UEFA Nations League victory in 2021, scoring the decisive goal against Spain in the final.
Golden Boot at the 2022 World Cup
At the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Mbappe reached new heights, scoring eight goals, including a historic hat-trick in the final against Argentina. Although France lost in a penalty shootout, he secured the Golden Boot and set a record with four goals in World Cup finals.
Becoming France's All-Time Leading Scorer
Now serving as the captain, Mbappe continues to etch his name in history. In France's opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, he scored twice against Senegal, becoming the nation's all-time leading scorer with 58 goals, surpassing Olivier Giroud during his 99th appearance.