58 goals. That number now belongs to no one but Kylian Mbappé. 🇫🇷 With a brace against Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, the Real Madrid forward became the all-time top scorer for the French national team, surpassing the mark of 57 that Olivier Giroud had held for years.
What no one expected was Giroud’s own reaction. Instead of the awkward silence that usually follows these moments, the former striker dedicated a few words to him on the BBC that were etched in memory: “Congratulations to Kylian, he did it. I’m happy for him, he deserves it.” No resentment, no empty protocol — just the recognition of someone who understands what it means to get there. ⚽
Mbappé is 26 years old. It took Giroud an entire career to reach 57. The record has just changed hands, and the one who held it was the first to applaud. 🙌
