
France narrowly defeats Iceland in World Cup qualifiers
The French national team achieved a valuable victory over the Icelandic team with a score of 2-1 in the second round of the UEFA qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
The Icelandic team took the lead through Andri Gudjohnsen in the 22nd minute, while Kylian Mbappe equalized with a penalty in the 45+1 minute.
Bradley Barcola scored the winning goal in the 62nd minute, while France played with ten players after Tchouameni was sent off in the 68th minute.
The French national team raised its points to 6 at the top of the standings, while Iceland's points remained at 3 in second place.
The Icelandic team took the lead through Andri Gudjohnsen in the 22nd minute, while Kylian Mbappe equalized with a penalty in the 45+1 minute.
Bradley Barcola scored the winning goal in the 62nd minute, while France played with ten players after Tchouameni was sent off in the 68th minute.
The French national team raised its points to 6 at the top of the standings, while Iceland's points remained at 3 in second place.