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France Edges Out Iceland in a Rollercoaster Match in Paris
Paris, September 9, 2025 – The French national team defeated Iceland at the Parc des Princes in a World Cup qualifying match marked by intensity and controversy. The match, refereed by Portuguese Antonio Nobre, ended with a score of 2-1 in favor of the home side.
Iceland surprised early on with a goal by A. Gudjohnsen in the 21st minute, unassisted. France responded just before halftime with a penalty goal from K. Mbappe, leveling the score. The second half saw a more dominant France, confirming their superiority with a goal by B. Barcola in the 62nd minute, assisted by Mbappe.
The match was not without its controversy. M. Kone and T. Hernandez received yellow cards for France, while A. Gudjohnsen also received a yellow for Iceland. The tension escalated with a straight red card for A. Tchouameni in the 67th minute, leaving France with ten players. Controversy continued with the disallowed goal of A. Gudjohnsen in the 88th minute after a VAR review showed a foul.
Despite being a man down, France managed to maintain their lead and control the pace of the game. Statistics reflect French dominance in possession (64%) and shots (20 versus 6). Iceland, with 36% possession, tried to capitalize on their opportunities but failed to convert. The referee showed 3 yellow cards to France and 2 to Iceland, in addition to the red card to Tchouameni.
Substitutions france: at minute 63 J. Kounde came in and M. Gusto went out., at minute 63 B. Barcola came in and K. Coman went out., at minute 70 M. Thuram came in and A. Rabiot went out., at minute 90 M. Olise came in and H. Ekitike went out.
Substitutions iceland: at minute 64 D. T. Gudjohnsen came in and S. Magnusson went out., at minute 64 M. Anderson came in and B. Bjarkason went out., at minute 70 I. Johannesson came in and G. Thordarson went out., at minute 70 J. D. Thorsteinsson came in and T. J. Helgason went out., at minute 82 D. L. Gretarsson came in and K. Hlynsson went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
France
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Iceland
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