Overview

• Kylian Mbappé converted a first‑half penalty against Iceland at the Parc des Princes on Sept. 9 to reach 52 international goals and move into second on France’s all‑time list.
• Thierry Henry falls to third as Olivier Giroud remains first with 57 goals, the total Mbappé has publicly set as his next milestone.
• Le Parisien notes four France fixtures remain this year, offering immediate chances for Mbappé to narrow the gap to Giroud.
• In an interview on Téléfoot, Mbappé said “Il reste encore une personne à dépasser” and pointed to October’s trip to Iceland as the next opportunity.
• Beyond goals, Mbappé already tops France’s assist rankings at about 30 and has worn the armband 23 times, far from Hugo Lloris’s 121 captaincies.