Mbappe Enters a Distinguished Historical List

The French star Kylian Mbappe is preparing to make history in European football as he is moments away from playing his 100th international match with his national team at the age of 27 years and 184 days, making him the fourth youngest European player to reach this historic milestone.

Mbappe is expected to lead the starting lineup for the French national team against their Iraqi counterpart this evening, in the second round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. This match holds significant importance for the French team in their tournament journey.

Mbappe will become the fourth youngest European player to reach 100 international matches, following Sergio Ramos who reached 100 international matches at the age of 26 years and 357 days, followed by German Lukas Podolski at 27 years and 13 days, and then Estonian Kristen Viikmäe at 27 years and 109 days.

This achievement underscores the remarkable international journey of Mbappé, who has become one of the most prominent stars in global football in recent years and a key pillar in the French national team's ambitious project to compete for the World Cup title.