France’s Kylian Mbappe is poised to mark his 100th appearance for the national team as they take on Iraq in a FIFA World Cup Group I clash. This milestone follows Mbappe recently becoming France’s all-time leading goal scorer, surpassing Olivier Giroud’s previous record. The 27-year-old forward achieved this feat by netting twice in France’s 3-1 victory over Senegal in their tournament opener on June 16.
Mbappe, who debuted for France in 2017 at just 18 years old, is set to become the 10th French player to reach 100 international caps. With 58 goals in 99 matches for Les Bleus, he has been a key figure for the national team. Looking ahead, Mbappe could potentially surpass Didier Deschamps’ 103 appearances as a midfielder if France progresses far in the tournament. Furthermore, he has the opportunity to break Hugo Lloris’ record of 145 appearances for the national team, provided he remains injury-free.
Having excelled in previous World Cup campaigns, including winning the 2018 tournament in Russia, Mbappe’s focus remains on helping France advance to the knockout stage in the current competition. Despite his personal achievements and accolades, Mbappe emphasized the team’s collective goal of securing victories to progress further in the World Cup.
A win against Iraq would secure France’s spot in the knockout stage, underscoring the significance of the upcoming match for Mbappe and his teammates.
