Match report
Iceland vs France — the facts
Iceland and France drew 2–2 (half-time 1–0).
Iceland met France in the World Cup - Qualification Europe (Group Stage - 8). Kick-off was Monday, 13 October 2025, 18:45 UTC at Laugardalsvöllur. Referee: Orel Grinfeld.
Team pages: Iceland · France · World Cup - Qualification Europe
Key moments
- 39' Goal: Victor Pálsson — 1–0
- 63' Goal: Christopher Nkunku (assist: Lucas Digne) — 1–1
- 68' Goal: Jean-Philippe Mateta (assist: Maghnes Akliouche) — 1–2
- 70' Goal: Kristian Hlynsson (assist: Albert Guðmundsson) — 2–2
Starting line-ups
Iceland
France (4-2-3-1)
About this match
On this page: the Iceland vs France final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this World Cup - Qualification Europe fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Iceland and France team pages or the World Cup - Qualification Europe page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Iceland vs France?
Iceland and France drew 2–2 (half-time 1–0).
›Who scored in Iceland vs France?
Victor Pálsson (39') for Iceland; Christopher Nkunku (63') for France; Jean-Philippe Mateta (68') for France; Kristian Hlynsson (70') for Iceland.
›Where can I watch Iceland vs France highlights?
This page carries the full match report, stats and lineups for Iceland vs France; goal clips are added as soon as official highlights are available.
›What is the head-to-head record between Iceland and France?
Iceland and France have met 1 time — 0 wins for Iceland, 1 win for France and 0 draws.