France vs Iceland

France faced a tough test at the Parc des Princes as Iceland came to Paris brimming with confidence after a big win over Azerbaijan. The visitors shocked the home fans early when Andri Lucas Gudjohnsen capitalized on a rare French defensive slip, firing Iceland ahead and putting Les Bleus under pressure. The goal forced Didier Deschamps’ men to raise their intensity after a sluggish start.

France quickly found their rhythm and pressed for an equalizer. Their persistence paid off when Kylian Mbappé won and converted a penalty, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way to bring the match level before halftime. The goal energized the hosts, who went into the break looking far more dangerous and composed than in the opening stages.

The second half began with France on the front foot, and they didn’t have to wait long to take control. Mbappé turned provider, threading a clever pass through for Bradley Barcola, who finished with precision to give France a 2–1 lead. The Parc des Princes erupted as Les Bleus finally imposed their quality on the game.

Drama struck when Aurélien Tchouaméni was sent off with twenty minutes remaining, leaving France to defend their lead with ten men. Iceland sensed an opportunity and threw numbers forward, forcing the French defense into some desperate clearances. In stoppage time, Gudjohnsen thought he had snatched a dramatic equalizer, but VAR ruled out the goal for a foul on Ibrahima Konaté in the buildup.

France held on for a gritty 2–1 victory that keeps them unbeaten and firmly on track in World Cup qualifying. The win also extends their impressive home record in qualifiers, stretching a run that has lasted more than three decades. It was a night where France’s star power and resilience were tested, and once again, Mbappé delivered when it mattered most.

Watch and Download France vs Iceland full match replay and highlights, At Tuesday, September 09, 2025. The match played at Parc des Princes, in World Cup Qualifying.

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