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France edge closer despite Iceland draw
PA Media/DPA London France were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw by Iceland in Reykjavik but edged a step closer to securing World Cup qualification on Monday. Didier Deschamps’ side - without injured captain Kylian Mbappe - had dominated the...
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Moment of a lifetime for 11-year-old Hull girl as global music star Katy Perry calls her up on stage wearing Iceland carrier bags
Matilda - Tilly - Johnson, 11, of Anlaby, Hull, on stage with Katy Perry(Image: Melissa Love) An 11-year-old girl from Hull was thrilled to be plucked from an audience of thousands to appear on stage with one of her idols. Katy Perry fan Matilda –...
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Iceland Roundup: Drinking, Laxness, New Icelandic Names, Eurovision, Israel & 1970s Murder Case
The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin editor Aðalsteinn Kjartansson and Grapevine friend and...
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France held to 2-2 draw by Iceland in 2026 World Cup qualifier
Jean-Philippe Mateta scored his first goal for France, but Les Bleus were held 2-2 by Iceland in a 2026 World Cup qualifier. Kristian Hlynsson’s late equaliser denied France, while Germany and Belgium secured wins in their respective group matches...
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‘Maybe we were still celebrating the goal’ – Didier Deschamps laments Iceland’s equaliser against France
6Jean-Philippe Mateta ran to the corner flag and unleashed a flying kick at it as he celebrated his first goal for the France national team. It was a goal that completed a comeback after Les Bleus had gone behind against Iceland in their FIFA...
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Episode 81: When The Light Breaks (Iceland/Netherlands/ Croatia/France)
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THE CO-PRODUCTION PODCAST by Cineuropa 14/10/2025 - The producers of the upcoming film by Rúnar Rúnarsson are invited to speak about their collaboration and the financing of their movie, which has received Eurimages support The Co-production...
Netherlands, Iceland, Denmark Named World’s Best Pension Systems
The retirement systems of the Netherlands, Iceland, Denmark and Israel were once again named the top four systems worldwide, according to the 2025 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index. The same four topped Mercer’s 2024 report. For the first...
Iceland 2-2 France, FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers: Les Bleus Held To Dramatic Draw
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Football France saw their perfect start in the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers come to an end as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland at Laugardalsvollur in Reykjavik on October 13. Iceland struck first through Victor Palsson in the...
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From Iceland to Cape Verde, the 5 smallest countries ever to reach the football WC
The tiny African island nation of Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup for the first time on Monday after beating Eswatini 3-0. With a population smaller than that of the US state of Vermont, Cape Verde is the second smallest country to make it...
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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...
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From Iceland to Cape Verde: The smallest countries to reach World Cup
The tiny African island nation of Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup for the first time on Monday after beating Eswatini 3-0. With a population smaller than that of the U.S. state of Vermont, Cape Verde is the second smallest country to make...
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Iceland 2-2 France: Jean-Philippe Mateta scores first senior international goal as Les Bleus held
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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...
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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...
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Iceland vs. France: Livestream World Cup 2026 Qualifier Soccer From Anywhere
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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...
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British media wrongly claim Iceland’s tourism “bubble” has burst
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“How Iceland’s tourism bubble finally burst.” That was the headline in The Telegraph’s article on Sunday, followed the next day by the Daily Mail, which declared: “Why tourists are turning their backs on Iceland as its travel industry collapses...
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France Draw 2-2 With Iceland In World Cup Qualifying Group Tie
October 14, (THEWILL) — France’s perfect start to their World Cup qualifying campaign ended in Reykjavik, where they drew 2-2 with Iceland in Group D. The result keeps Les Bleus on course for automatic qualification, though they failed to secure a...
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Iceland vs France: When and where to watch? Will Mbappe play?
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France and Iceland are set to clash in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers match on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The match will be held at Laugardalsvöllur stadium in Reykjavik, Iceland, with a kickoff scheduled for 12.15 am IST. This fixture...
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Iceland vs France: How to Watch, Odds, WCQ Preview
Iceland and France face off in World Cup 2026 qualifying action. Here's everything you need to know ahead of kickoff, including how to watch Iceland vs. France and odds. How to watch Iceland vs. France Date: Monday, October 13, 2025 Time: 2:45...
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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...
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Mateta scores first France goal in draw at Iceland
France missed out on a chance to reach the 2026 World Cup with two qualifying matches to spare as the two-time world champions were held to a thrilling 2-2 draw in Iceland. Les Bleus, who remain top of Group D, needed to beat Iceland and hope...
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