Thierry Henry

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Lore & Background

Henry's international career began with triumph: he was part of the winning team in the 1998 FIFA World Cup. He later became his country's record goalscorer in 2007, a record he held until 2022. At the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Henry was named in the All-Star Team as France reached the final, where they were defeated by Italy. He retired from international football after the 2010 FIFA World Cup, having made 123 appearances and scored 51 goals.

In Their Own Story

Henry's World Cup journey started in 1998 when he was part of the French squad that won the tournament on home soil. Eight years later, at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, he was a key figure as France advanced to the final. His performances earned him a place in the tournament's All-Star Team. The final ended in a penalty shootout loss to Italy. Henry's final World Cup appearance came in 2010, after which he retired from international football.

Reader's Guide

Henry participated in three World Cups: 1998, 2006, and 2010. In 1998, he was part of the winning French team. In 2006, he was named in the FIFA World Cup All-Star Team as France reached the final. In 2010, he captained the side in South Africa before retiring from international football after the tournament. He finished his international career with 123 appearances and 51 goals, becoming France's record goalscorer in 2007.

Did You Know?

• Henry was part of the winning French team at the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
• He was named in the 2006 FIFA World Cup All-Star Team.
• Henry became France's record goalscorer in 2007, a record he held until 2022.
• He made 123 appearances and scored 51 goals for France before retiring after the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
• Henry also won UEFA Euro 2000 and the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup with France.