| France vs Iceland | |
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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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France vs Iceland
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COMPETITION :
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World Cup Qualifiers
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| DATE: |
14-10-2025
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TIME:
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12.15 PM IST
10.45 PM UAE
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STADIUM
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Laugardalsvöllur
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Team News: Iceland vs France
Iceland will be without Andri Gudjohnsen for their clash against France, with the forward serving a suspension. His absence is a significant setback for the hosts, as the 22-year-old has netted 10 goals in 36 appearances for his country. In his place, Daniel Gudjohnsen could be handed a chance to impress in attack.
Head coach Arnar Vidarsson Gunnlaugsson is unlikely to make sweeping changes, with Victor Palsson and Albert Gudmundsson both expected to retain their places in the starting lineup.
France, meanwhile, will travel to Reykjavik without several key players. Kylian Mbappe (ankle) and Ibrahima Konate (thigh) have both withdrawn due to injuries and have returned to Real Madrid and Liverpool respectively.
The visitors are also missing Bradley Barcola, Marcus Thuram, Desire Doue, and Ousmane Dembele, while Aurelien Tchouameni remains suspended. As a result, Adrien Rabiot should continue in midfield, and Jean-Philippe Mateta is in contention to make his full international debut up front.