The match ends with a final score of France 2-1 Iceland, in a tough way the French team ends up coming out with the victory, they were left with one less man but in the end they manage to come out with the 3 points from this match in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
The referee goes to the VAR and ends up disallowing the goal, France is saved from the goal and we will have a very exciting end to the match, Iceland will continue to press looking to tie the match, this goal that was supposed to tie the match is disallowed.
Goal for Iceland, the equalizer comes minutes from time. The visitors are close to salvaging a very important draw by taking advantage of the extra man, a great goal after a series of rebounds, great goal.
In the final stretch of the match, we’ll see how much more time the center back will add to this match, where some time was lost during the VAR review. Iceland continues to show its intensity but is unable to break the French national team’s defensive lock.
Final minutes of the match, we have 6 minutes plus compensation left in this match and France still has the lead on the scoreboard. A great close-up awaits us with France controlling Iceland’s attacks, which fail to attack with any danger.
We’re reaching the final 10 minutes of the match and Iceland is looking to take the lead to tie the match, but they’re leaving spaces behind that France is taking advantage of to try to extend their lead. The French are defending superbly.
France is looking to control the game and have possession with a man down. They’re not giving the ball to Iceland, and they’re trying to use touches all over the field to slowly wind down the clock in this game. A heart-stopping closeout awaits us.
Tchouameni was sent off for a very strong tackle, and France was left with one less player. We’ll see how Iceland can adjust, as they will try to tie the match with an extra man serious mistake by the French player.
The match is starting to heat up. Numerous infractions are preventing the ball from rolling properly. The center back goes to the VAR to review a possible expulsion for a French player for a reckless tackle.
France made two changes to refresh their midfield and go for the third goal that would give them a bit more confidence on the scoreboard. The home side responded strongly to a well-deserved turnaround.
Goal for France, the second goal of the match arrives after a lot of pressure from the home team. Barcola is putting the home team ahead with a great counterattack with an assist from Mbappe, the French team is now in front.
The substitute players get up to warm up for possible changes, Iceland looks to create danger from set pieces, and changes are approaching for this match that looks set to be exciting, great second time.
A dangerous shot from France hits the crossbar, missing a clear opportunity to take the lead. They continue to attack and look very close to scoring their second goal in this match. The fans continue to cheer on their team.
Iceland is failing to create danger and is struggling to attack. They are defending in the second half and are not looking comfortable in this match. The pace of the match is increasing as the minutes pass, a good pace of play.
There are no changes in this second half; the same 22 players take to the field for the final whistle. France starts with intensity, looking to take the lead in the second half great start in this complementary part.
The first half ends with the score at that moment France 1-1 Iceland. We’ll see how the two teams will adjust for the outcome of this match that looks to be very exciting; the best is yet to come, great first time.
Goooooal for France! The goal that ties the game arrives minutes before halftime. Mbappe takes a great shot from the penalty spot and makes the Parc des Princes explode. A huge reaction from the home side and a great second half awaits us.
The match is coming to a close, with three minutes plus compensation remaining until halftime, with Iceland holding the lead. We’ll see how much more time the center back will add to this thrilling duel.
We’re about to reach the final stretch of the first half, and France is closing with everything up front, looking for the equalizer. They’ve missed many clear scoring opportunities and are closing the match well.
Iceland plays the ball all over the field, doesn’t give up space and looks much better on the field, trying not to give up space to the opponent who hasn’t managed to create danger. The minutes pass and Iceland continues to be superior in this first half.
We’ve reached the first 30 minutes of the match and the scoreboard hasn’t moved. Iceland continues to hold a one-goal lead and is looking to play on their opponent’s desperation. The fans continue to cheer and try to apply pressure.
France is going all out in search of a quick tie, while Iceland is currently defending with all eleven players, seeking to avoid danger. The home team is pressing with all its players, seeking that goal that will tie the match.
Goal for Iceland, the surprise of the match arrives with the first goal for the visitors who open the scoring, Andri sends the ball into the back of the net and gives Iceland its first goal that is silencing the Parc des Princes.
Iceland is pressing hard and looking dangerous in this part of the first half. They’re pushing forward with the goal of opening the scoring and surprising France, who aren’t looking comfortable on the field. Their play is intense.
France fails to enter the box comfortably, their shot going well over the goal and they miss a good opportunity to open the scoring, leaving the score at 0-0 in this match the pace of this match is growing.
The pace and intensity of this match has dropped slightly, and so far there isn’t much danger in a game that started slowly. Iceland isn’t backing down and is pushing forward to try to surprise its opponent.
Iceland begins to push up its lines, seeking to pressure and harass France, who have so far been unable to reach the visitors’ area. The fans begin to cheer on the pitch at the Parc des Princes, great start.
France started this match with more intensity, looking to create danger from the first minutes. Iceland defended well and looked to reject the ball. The home side started better but still had no shots on goal.
The first half between France and Iceland has begun. This match between two great teams that will be looking for victory in this World Cup-bound encounter has begun. The ball is already moving at the Parc des Princes.
Everything is ready for the start of the match. The French and Icelandic players are now ready, waiting for the signal to come onto the field so the ball can roll in this first half. This crucial match for both teams is a crucial one. The fans are eager for the start.
The players finish warming up and return to their locker rooms to receive final instructions from their coaches so they can return to the field for the national anthem protocol and the start of the first 45 minutes. We are close to the kickoff.
France is expected to be the favorite to win and take the three points for this match, as it is a close match. Many chances and goals are expected, taking advantage of the home side’s position, this keys of match.
There was a great turnout at the Parc des Princes, with almost half the venue filled for this match with three points at stake. It is expected that as we approach the kick-off we will have a full house with fans eager to see France come away with a victory.
The goalkeepers of France and Iceland are already beginning to come out onto the pitch to begin their warm-up. In a few minutes, the rest of the players will come out to try to prepare themselves in the best possible way. We are getting closer and closer to the start of the first 45 minutes in this crucial duel for both teams and where the home team could secure their ticket.
The French and Icelandic national teams are already at the stadium, preparing their locker rooms so they can take to the field in a few minutes for the warm-up to begin and the starting lineups for the first half to be announced.
Little by little, fans are starting to arrive at the Parc des Princes for this World Cup qualifying match. Many French fans are coming to host this match, which looks set to be very exciting on the way to the World Cup. The players are about to arrive at the venue.
In a few moments, we’ll share the initial details of the France vs. Iceland World Cup Qualifying match in real time, along with the latest information from the Parc des Princes. Don’t miss any of the match with live, minute-by-minute coverage.
The last time these two teams faced each other was on October 11, 2019, in that match the final score was 1-0 in favor of France, a very close match where one goal was the difference for them to take the victory and the 3 points, it is expected that for this match the result will be very similar with two teams that will undoubtedly give us a great match.
This Tuesday, in addition to this match between France and Iceland, the matches Armenia vs. Ireland, Azerbaijan vs. Ukraine, Serbia vs. England, Albania vs. Latvia, Bosnia vs. Austria, Cyprus vs. Romania, Norway vs. Moldova, and Hungary vs. Portugal will be played. These are the matches for this Tuesday on the road to the World Cup, undoubtedly great matches with good players on the field.
Neither team has any injured or suspended players, so they’ll have a full squad for this duel, where they’ll need their key players on the field if they want to emerge with a win and the three points in this crucial match for both teams. This is the background for this big match on the road to the World Cup.
The record clearly leans towards France, as they have faced each other on 5 occasions, leaving a record of 4 wins for France, one match that ended in a draw and 0 wins for Iceland, so tomorrow the home team will come out as favorites to take the win and the 3 points in this match in the World Cup Qualifiers, this is the background for this match.
For its part, Iceland comes from a great defeat to Azerbaijan 5-0, a match that they dominated from start to finish and managed to take the victory and the 3 points, now they will face France in a very complicated match, with the objective of getting points to continue fighting for the leadership of the group, in this way the two teams arrive to this match that promises to have a lot of intensity, goals and emotions.
France is coming off a 2-0 defeat to Ukraine, a match that was complicated for them at the time but in the end with the great squad they have, they managed to come away with the victory to add 3 important points, now they will face Iceland with the objective of continuing to add points and secure the leadership of the group, in this way the French team arrives to this match that promises to be one of the best, a great match awaits us in the World Cup Qualifiers.