We are witnessing history in real-time. Following his clinical "dink" against Brazil at Gillette Stadium on Thursday, March 26, 2026, Kylian Mbappé has moved to 56 international goals.
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He is now just one goal away from tying and two goals away from officially overtaking Olivier Giroud (57 goals) to become the greatest goalscorer in the history of the French national team.
The Race for the Record: Mbappé vs. Giroud
The speed at which Mbappé has reached this milestone is unprecedented. While Giroud’s record was built on longevity and elite target-man play, Mbappé has dismantled defenses with a scoring rate that defies logic for a 27-year-old.
The Boston Goal (56th)
Mbappé’s 56th goal was vintage "Kylian." After a slick transition from Ousmane Dembélé, the Real Madrid star raced through and sat Ederson down with a delicate chip.
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Despite nursing a minor knee concern earlier in the week, his finishing remains the sharpest in world football.
When Will the Record Fall?
The stage is set for a historic night in Sarajevo. France face Bosnia and Herzegovina in their final friendly of the window on Tuesday, March 31.
The Scenario: If Mbappé scores a brace on Tuesday, he officially stands alone at the top of French football before the 2026 World Cup even begins.
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The Atmosphere: With Olivier Giroud having transitioned into a veteran mentor role within the squad, the passing of the torch is expected to be a massive emotional moment for Les Bleus.