Kylian Mbappe to earn 100th cap for France against Iraq
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 8:58 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Kylian Mbappe is set to earn his 100th international cap for France during their World Cup match against Iraq on June 22. This milestone follows his record as the all-time leading scorer for the French national team, achieved with a brace in their 3-1 win over Senegal. Mbappe made his debut in 2017, becoming the 10th French player to reach this century mark at a World Cup. He emphasizes the importance of the match for progressing in the tournament.
- •Mbappe scored twice against Senegal to become France's all-time top scorer.
- •France needs a victory to continue their World Cup campaign.
- •Mbappe's debut for France was in 2017 at age 18.
- •He joins nine other French players in achieving 100 caps.
- •The match against Iraq takes place on June 22.
- 1:43 AMBBC Sport — France weather the storm to beat Iraq and sail into last 32
- 8:58 PMYahoo Sports — Mbappe ready for 'special' 100th cap for France at World Cup
"Kylian Mbappe has already reached one major landmark at this year's World Cup by becoming his country's all-time top scorer, and on Monday he will hit another when the France skipper wins his 100th international cap against Iraq.He made his debut for France as an 18-year-old in 2017, and on Monday he became his country's leading marksman of all time with a brace in the 3-1 win over Senegal at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
"Kylian Mbappe marks his 100th international cap for France with a brace, moving him second on the all-time World Cup goal scoring list with 16 goals. His performance spearheaded a dominant 3-0 victory over Iraq, securing France's spot in the last 32 after a two-hour storm delay.
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External links- BBC SportJun 23, 2026, 1:43 AMFrance weather the storm to beat Iraq and sail into last 32
Kylian Mbappe marks his 100th international cap for France with a brace, moving him second on the all-time World Cup goal scoring list with 16 goals. His performance spearheaded a dominant 3-0 victory over Iraq, securing France's spot in the last 32 after a two-hour storm delay.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 8:58 PMMbappe ready for 'special' 100th cap for France at World Cup
Kylian Mbappe has already reached one major landmark at this year's World Cup by becoming his country's all-time top scorer, and on Monday he will hit another when the France skipper wins his 100th international cap against Iraq.He made his debut for France as an 18-year-old in 2017, and on Monday he became his country's leading marksman of all time with a brace in the 3-1 win over Senegal at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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