France fought hard to beat Iceland 2-1 on September 9, 2025. The match took place at Parc des Princes. France showed grit and skill to keep hold of their lead. France fans saw an exciting game full of drama.
Iceland stunned France early. A mistake by Michael Olise let Andri Lucas Gudjohnsen score first for Iceland. The visitors led after just 21 minutes. France needed a quick response.
They found it, and in a big way. Just before half-time, Kylian Mbappé scored a penalty to equalize. Marcus Thuram was fouled in the box, giving France their chance. The goal lifted spirits and shifted momentum back to France.
The second half stayed tense. In the 62nd minute, Bradley Barcola scored the winner. A swift counterattack set it up, led by Mbappé and finished by Barcola.
France’s challenge grew late in the game. Aurelien Tchouameni received a straight red card. France played the final 20 minutes with ten men. Still, they stood strong and held on.
There was a dramatic VAR review too. A late goal by Gudjohnsen was disallowed. The review ruled out a foul on Ibrahima Konaté. That decision kept France in control.
With this win, France tops Group D. They have six points from two games. France now look set for World Cup qualification. Their unbeaten home record remains intact for now.
France began their campaign with another strong win. They beat Ukraine 2-0 four days earlier in Wroclaw. Goals from Michael Olise and Kylian Mbappé gave the victory.
In that match, Mbappé matched Thierry Henry’s France scoring record. He scored late to draw level with Henry’s tally of 51 goals.
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