Iceland 2-2 France
Updated
It finished level: Iceland 2-2 France in the World Cup Qualifying · UEFA (Round 4) on Mon, 13 Oct 2025 at Laugardalsvöllur, Reykjavík. Iceland goals: Victor Pálsson 39', Kristian Hlynsson 70'. France goals: Christopher Nkunku 63', Jean-Philippe Mateta 68'. Expected goals: 1.12-1.96. Possession: 30-70. Player of the match: Lucas Digne (8.1).
Match report
Iceland 2-2 France: match report
Iceland and France shared the points in a 2-2 draw at Laugardalsvöllur on Monday 13 October in the World Cup Qualifying · UEFA.
Victor Pálsson put Iceland ahead on 39' (1-0), Christopher Nkunku levelled for France on 63' (1-1), Jean-Philippe Mateta restored France's lead on 68' (1-2) and Kristian Hlynsson levelled for Iceland on 70' (2-2).
Iceland had 30% of the ball, shots were 4-20 (2-9 on target) and expected goals finished 1.12-1.96. France will feel they deserved more.
Lucas Digne (France) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 9,151. Referee: Orel Grinfeeld.
Match stats
| Iceland | France | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 30 | 70 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.12 | 1.96 |
| Total shots | 4 | 20 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 9 |
| Touches in opposition box | 8 | 33 |
| Big chances | 3 | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 4 |
| Accurate passes | 247 (78%) | 654 (91%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 0 | 9 |
| Total shots | 4 | 20 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 9 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 4 | 13 |
Lineups
Iceland (4-4-2): Elias Olafsson, Victor Pálsson, Sverrir Ingi Ingason, Daniel Gretarsson, Logi Tomasson, Mikael Egill Ellertsson, Hákon Arnar Haraldsson, Isak Bergmann Johannesson, Albert Gudmundsson, Sævar Atli Magnusson, Daniel Gudjohnsen
France (4-2-3-1): Mike Maignan, Jules Koundé, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Lucas Digne, Kouadio Koné, Eduardo Camavinga, Florian Thauvin, Michael Olise, Christopher Nkunku, Jean-Philippe Mateta
Key events
- 39' · Goal · Victor Pálsson (Iceland)
- 45'+2 · Substitution · Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson for Sævar Atli Magnusson (Iceland)
- 46' · Substitution · Kristian Hlynsson for Daniel Gudjohnsen (Iceland)
- 56' · Yellow card · Eduardo Camavinga (France)
- 61' · Substitution · Jon Thorsteinsson for Logi Tomasson (Iceland)
- 61' · Yellow card · Logi Tomasson (Iceland)
- 63' · Goal · Christopher Nkunku (France)
- 64' · Substitution · Maghnes Akliouche for Florian Thauvin (France)
- 68' · Goal · Jean-Philippe Mateta (France)
- 70' · Goal · Kristian Hlynsson (Iceland)
- 75' · Substitution · Kingsley Coman for Christopher Nkunku (France)
- 75' · Substitution · Khéphren Thuram-Ulien for Eduardo Camavinga (France)
- 85' · Substitution · Stefan Thordarson for Albert Gudmundsson (Iceland)
- 85' · Substitution · Mikael Anderson for Isak Bergmann Johannesson (Iceland)
- 88' · Substitution · Hugo Ekitike for Jean-Philippe Mateta (France)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Iceland vs France?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (World Cup Qualifying · UEFA) on Mon, 13 Oct 2025.
When and where is Iceland vs France?
Mon, 13 Oct 2025, 18:45 UTC at Laugardalsvöllur, Reykjavík, World Cup Qualifying · UEFA.