France sans Mbappé visits Iceland aiming for a crucial win in 2026 World Cup qualification pursuit

France’s national team faced Iceland in the third round of the UEFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The match ended in a 0-0 stalemate at Iceland’s Laugardalsvöllur Stadium.

France Seeks Qualification in Group D

France entered the match as the leader of Group D, having secured nine points from previous games. A victory against Iceland could have significantly boosted their World Cup qualification hopes, especially if Ukraine had faltered in their game.

Match Highlights

The match featured several compelling moments, notably from France’s key players, Michael Olisé and Christopher Nkunku, during the first 30 minutes. Despite creating multiple scoring opportunities, France was unable to convert these into goals.

Iceland’s Last Stand

For Iceland, this match represented a critical opportunity to contend for second place in the group. A win would greatly enhance their prospects in the ongoing qualifying campaign.

Broadcast Information

• Available live on Disney+ Premium (South America only).

Keep an eye on further developments in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers as teams continue their pursuit of qualification.