France vs Iceland match review, 1:45 a.m. September 10: Determined to defeat the "Ice Island"

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France vs Iceland form

It is difficult to say that France has had an impressive performance since the beginning of the year. The Gallic Roosters suffered defeats against Croatia (0-2) and Spain (2-3) in the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League, a tournament in which they finished third thanks to a 2-0 victory over Germany in the farewell match of the playground for the top European teams.

However, when it came to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, where they only had to face weaker opponents like Ukraine, Iceland and Azerbaijan, France quickly showed their strength.

In the opening match, the team under the direction of coach Didier Deschamps defeated Ukraine 2-0.

On the neutral field in Wroclaw (Poland), France created an overwhelming game, both in terms of ball possession time and number of shots towards the opposite goal.

Goals from Michael Olise and Kylian Mbappe were enough for Les Bleus to seal the victory as they wished.

With 3 points in hand like Iceland, France is temporarily ranked 2nd in Group D due to inferior goal difference. Coach Deschamps and his team will of course aim to defeat their direct competitors to rise to the top.

With home field advantage and a squad of top stars, the blue team will not easily let go of all 3 points.

Historically, France has faced Iceland 15 times in all competitions, winning 11 and drawing 4. Notably, the home team has won 8 of the last 9 times hosting the team from the island nation.

Les Bleus' home form is not bad. In the last 9 home matches, Mbappe and his teammates won 7, drew 1 and lost only 1. Notably, the home team kept a clean sheet in 8/9 of the above matches.

After Eidur Gudjohnsen retired, Icelandic football has not produced any truly famous names. Coach Arnar Gunnlaugsson now has to accept choosing faces that are somewhat less famous than his predecessors.

However, Iceland had a good start in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. A resounding 5-0 win over Azerbaijan brought them top spot in Group D and confidence for the whole team ahead of the expected stormy trip to Paris.

But that momentum could be quickly extinguished by the formidable opponent waiting. In addition to the completely weak head-to-head statistics, the away team's form in the past year or so has not been really good. They have lost to opponents that were even rated equal or lower such as Northern Ireland, Kosovo (2 times), Wales.

France vs Iceland squad information

France: Desire Doue becomes the most significant absentee due to injury.

Iceland: Full strength.

Expected lineup France vs Iceland

France: Maignan; Kounde, Konate, Upamecano, Digne; Tchouameni, Kone; Ekitike, Olise, Barcola; Mbappe

Iceland: Olafsson; Palsson, Ingason, Gretarsson; Thorsteinsson, Thordarson, Johannesson, Ellertsson; Haraldsson, Gudjohnsen, Gudmundsson

Prediction: 2-0

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