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Iceland 2–2 France, FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers: Christopher Nkunku, Jean-Phillippe Mateta Score but Kylian Mbappe-Less Les Bleus Held to a Draw
Christopher Nkunku and Jean-Philippe Mateta scored, but France were held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland in the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers at Laugardalsvollur, Reykjavík on Tuesday, October 14. Victor Palsson opened the scoring for the...

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets Iceland’s President Halla Tomasdottir in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Icelandic President Halla Tomasdottir in Beijing on Tuesday, according to a statement from China’s Foreign Ministry. President Tomasdottir is visiting the Chinese capital to participate in the Global Leaders’...

France couldn’t get past Iceland; Face a disappointing draw
France Football team couldn’t get past Iceland in the last night’s World Cup 2026 Qualifiers game. French side weren’t able to get the victory and had to face the disappointing 2-2 draw. Iceland were too good in this game and they nearly got the...

France held by Iceland, face crunch match
France’s perfect record in their World Cup qualifying campaign ended as they were held to a 2-2 draw away to Iceland who got a late equaliser in an entertaining Group D clash on Monday. Jean-Philippe Mateta scored his first goal for Les Bleus to...

France faces crunch match against Ukraine after 2-2 draw with Iceland
REYKJAVIK – France’s perfect record in its World Cup qualifying campaign ended as it was held to a 2-2 draw away to Iceland, which got a late equalizer, in an entertaining Group D clash on Monday. Jean-Philippe Mateta scored his first goal for Les...
France’s perfect run ends after 2-2 draw with Iceland in World Cup qualifiers
France’s hopes of securing early qualification for the 2026 World Cup were dashed after being held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland in Reykjavik on Monday, ending their perfect start in the European qualifiers. The two-time world champions, who had won...

France held by Iceland as Germany, Belgium edge closer to 2026 World Cup spots
PARIS, Oct 14 — Injury-hit France were held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Monday, while Germany won in Northern Ireland with a Nick Woltemade goal and Belgium beat Wales to stand on the brink of a place at next year’s...

France held by Iceland, Germany & Belgium edge closer to World Cup Spots
Daijiworld Media Network - Europe Europe, Oct 14: France were held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Monday, while Germany and Belgium secured crucial wins in their respective groups. In Reykjavik, an injury-hit France were...
China, Iceland to boost geothermal, green energy cooperation, joint statement says
BEIJING (Reuters) -China and Iceland will enhance intergovernmental and industry-level cooperation on geothermal and green energy, according to a joint statement released by Chinese state media on Tuesday. Both sides will work to reduce greenhouse...
Full text: Joint Statement Between the People's Republic of China and Iceland on Further Strengthening Cooperation on Geothermal Energy and Green Transition
BEIJING, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- The People's Republic of China and Iceland on Tuesday issued a joint statement on further strengthening cooperation on geothermal energy and green transition in Beijing. Please see the attachment for the full text of...
China, Iceland to boost geothermal, green energy cooperation, joint statement says
BEIJING (Reuters) -China and Iceland will enhance intergovernmental and industry-level cooperation on geothermal and green energy, according to a joint statement released by Chinese state media on Tuesday. Both sides will work to reduce greenhouse...

FIFA World Cup qualifying: France held in Iceland as Germany and Belgium close in on securing spots
France were held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying, despite goals from Nkunku and Mateta. Germany secured a crucial 1-0 win over Northern Ireland thanks to a Nick Woltemade header. Belgium are on the verge of qualification...
Full text: Joint Statement Between the People's Republic of China and Iceland on Further Strengthening Cooperation on Geothermal Energy and Green Transition

Xi Jinping meets president of Iceland in Beijing
Xi meets president of Iceland

Iceland 2-2 France, FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers: Les Bleus Miss Chance Qualify As Perfect Record Ends
The 2026 FIFA World Cup features an expanded format and will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This is the first World Cup with 48 teams, an increase from the previous format, which involved 32 teams. Twelve group winners will...

'The Day Iceland Stood Still' screening in St. Paul on Oct. 24
Join the League of Women Voters of Saint Paul at the O'Shaughnessy on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. for a special screening of the documentary "The Day Iceland Stood Still," recounting the story of how a 24-hour strike involving 90% of Icelandic women in 1975...

Iceland 2-2 France: Jean-Philippe Mateta scores first senior international goal as Les Bleus held
Jean-Philippe Mateta marked his first senior start for France with a goal as Les Bleus were held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland in a World Cup qualifier. The Crystal Palace striker, starting in place of the injured Kylian Mbappe, tapped home at the back...

Soccer-France held 2-2 by Iceland, face crunch match against Ukraine
REYKJAVIK (Reuters) -France’s perfect record in their World Cup qualifying campaign ended as they were held to a 2-2 draw away to Iceland who got a late equaliser in an entertaining Group D clash on Monday. Jean-Philippe Mateta scored his first...

Iceland vs. France: Livestream World Cup 2026 Qualifier Soccer From Anywhere
When to watch Iceland vs. France Saturday, Oct. 11 at 2:45 p.m. ET (11:45 a.m. PT). Where to watch Iceland vs. France will air in the US on Fubo Sports Network. France will look to make it four wins from its four FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying...