Match report
France 2-1 Iceland: Mbappe and Barcola Secure Crucial World Cup Qualifier
France
2–1
FT
Iceland
Sep 9, 2025
France managed to overcome a quick start from Iceland, securing a 2-1 victory in their World Cup Qualification Europe match. Iceland's A. Gudjohnsen put them ahead early, but France rallied with a penalty from Kylian Mbappe and a goal from Benjamin Barcola to clinch the win. The victory is crucial for France as they continue their push for qualification.
Key Facts
- • Final score: France 2-1 Iceland
- • A. Gudjohnsen (21') opened the scoring for Iceland
- • K. Mbappe (45') equalized for France with a penalty
- • B. Barcola (62') scored the winning goal for France
- • Aurélien Tchouaméni was sent off for France in the 68th minute
Lineups
France
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 16 M. Maignan (G)
- 5 J. Kounde (D)
- 15 I. Konate (D)
- 4 D. Upamecano (D)
- 22 T. Hernandez (D)
- 8 A. Tchouameni (M)
- 13 M. Kone (M)
- 20 B. Barcola (M)
- 11 M. Olise (M)
- 9 M. Thuram (M)
- 10 K. Mbappe (F)
Substitutes
- 1 B. Samba
- 23 L. Chevalier
- 2 B. Pavard
- 3 L. Digne
- 6 K. Thuram
- 7 K. Coman
- 14 A. Rabiot
- 17 M. Gusto
- 18 M. Akliouche
- 19 H. Ekitike
- 21 L. Hernandez
Iceland
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 E. Olafsson (G)
- 18 M. Anderson (D)
- 4 V. Palsson (D)
- 5 S. I. Ingason (D)
- 3 D. L. Gretarsson
- 23 M. E. Ellertsson (D)
- 7 H. Haraldsson (M)
- 8 I. Johannesson (M)
- 11 J. D. Thorsteinsson (M)
- 22 A. Gudjohnsen (F)
- 21 D. T. Gudjohnsen (F)
Substitutes
- 12 H. R. Valdimarsson
- 13 A. Einarsson
- 2 L. Tomasson
- 6 H. Hermannsson
- 9 S. Magnusson
- 10 B. Willumsson
- 14 T. J. Helgason
- 15 W. T. Willumsson
- 16 S. T. Thordarson
- 17 G. Thordarson
- 19 B. Bjarkason
- 20 K. Hlynsson
Timeline
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21' Iceland Goal · Normal GoalA. Gudjohnsen
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29' France Card · Yellow CardManu Koné
Foul
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43' France Var · Penalty confirmedMarcus Thuram
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44' Iceland Card · Yellow CardM. Anderson
Foul
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45' France Goal · PenaltyK. Mbappe
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54' France Card · Yellow CardT. Hernández
Foul
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62' France Goal · Normal GoalB. Barcola · Assist: K. Mbappe
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63' Iceland subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Anderson · On: B. Bjarkason
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63' France subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Kounde · On: M. Gusto
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64' Iceland subst · Substitution 2Off: D. T. Gudjohnsen · On: S. Magnusson
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67' Iceland Card · Yellow CardA. Gudjohnsen
Argument
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68' France Card · Red CardAurélien Tchouaméni
Foul
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68' France Var · Card upgradeAurélien Tchouaméni
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70' Iceland subst · Substitution 3Off: J. D. Thorsteinsson · On: T. J. Helgason
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70' Iceland subst · Substitution 4Off: I. Johannesson · On: S. T. Thordarson
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82' Iceland subst · Substitution 5Off: D. L. Gretarsson · On: K. Hlynsson
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89' Iceland Var · Goal cancelledA. Gudjohnsen
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90'+2 France Card · Yellow CardK. Mbappe
Argument
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90'+6 France subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Olise · On: H. Ekitike
Match Stats
| Stat | France | Iceland |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 82% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 20 | 7 |
| Corners | 3 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 623 | 366 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 2 |
| xG | 3.77 | 0.80 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 4 |
| Possession | 63% | 37% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 560 | 300 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 3 |
| Saves | 1 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ France's equalizing penalty by K. Mbappe at 45' shifted momentum and lifted the team's spirits
- ▸ The dismissal of France's Tchouaméni for a red card in the 68th minute changed the game dynamics, but France managed to hold on with a numerical disadvantage