World Cup Qualifiers | |
SCHEDULE | TIME |
Match: | Iceland vs France |
Tournament: | World Cup Qualifiers |
Match Date: | OCT 14 2025 |
Match Time: | 12:15 PM Indian Time (UTC +5:30) |
Stadium: | _ |
Preview: Iceland vs France
France face Iceland in their upcoming World Cup qualifier, aiming to extend their strong run of form despite the absence of star forward Kylian Mbappé, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. France have dominated Group D so far, winning several matches convincingly and defeating Iceland 2-1 in the reverse fixture. Didier Deschamps’ side will look to control possession and create chances through young talents like Michael Olise and Bradley Barcola. Iceland, meanwhile, remain inconsistent—showing flashes of attacking promise, such as their recent 5-0 win over Azerbaijan, but struggling defensively against stronger opponents. Historically, Iceland have never beaten France, and they will likely adopt a deep-defending strategy and rely on counter-attacks. Despite Iceland’s fighting spirit, France’s depth and quality across the pitch make them firm favorites to secure a comfortable win, possibly by a margin of two or more goals.