The 2026 World Cup European qualifiers Group D ushered in another focus match. France, who played away, overtook their opponents with goals from Nkunku and Mateta when they were leading, but conceded again in the following time and finally drew with Iceland 2-2.

Two minutes into the match, France's corner kick was headed, and Nkunku's shot was blocked by Icelandic goalkeeper Olafsson in the melee. In the 14th minute, Kounde received Olase's pass and broke free from the defense to shoot from long range, but the ball was directly caught by Olafsson.

In the 25th minute, Iceland created an attacking opportunity. Gudmundsson met the ball and shot into the penalty area, but the ball went over the goal and the linesman also called offside. In the 36th minute, France took a free kick, but the danger was resolved by Icelandic goalkeeper Olafsson.

In the 39th minute, Iceland's free kick was cleared, and Viktor Pålsson fell to the ground in the melee and scored, helping Iceland to open the scoring 1-0. In the 42nd minute, France launched a counterattack after stealing the ball. Florian Thauvin got the ball outside the penalty area and took a long shot, but the ball was intercepted by Icelandic goalkeeper Olafsson.

In the first half stoppage time, Olase's header was blocked by Icelandic goalkeeper Olafsson, and then Mateta's follow-up shot was also cleared.

In the 56th minute of the second half, French midfielder Camavinga was shown a yellow card by the referee for a foul. In the 58th minute, Camavinga headed the ball to Florian Thauvin in the penalty area, but the ball went wide.

In the 63rd minute, Digne passed the ball straight to Nkunku, who then broke through the defense and shot into the penalty area, helping France to equalize the score at 1-1. In the 66th minute, Digne received a cross from Camavinga outside the penalty area and shot from a distance. Icelandic goalkeeper Olafsson fell to the ground and saved the ball.

In the 68th minute, Camavinga sent a through ball, Akliusche followed up with a cross in front of the goal, and Mateta took advantage of the opportunity to drop to the ground and shoot into the goal, helping France to overtake Iceland 2-1. In the 70th minute, Iceland broke through the defense and launched a pass. Gudmundsson passed the ball, and Herlingsson took it and scored in the penalty area, helping Iceland to tie the score at 2-2.

In the 86th minute, Kevren Thuram received a pass from his teammate outside the penalty area and took a long shot, but it was blocked by Icelandic goalkeeper Olafsson.

In the end, France was tied 2-2 by Iceland away from home.