France continue their push in UEFA World Cup Qualification with a home clash against Iceland at the Parc des Princes in Paris. Both teams enter Round 2 of Group D with very different expectations—France aiming to dominate the group, while Iceland look to pull off an upset to stay alive in qualification hopes.
Match Details
- Matchup: France vs. Iceland
- Competition: World Cup Qualification – UEFA, 1st Round (Group D), Round 2
- Date: Tuesday, September 9
- Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
- Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris, France
- Broadcast (U.S.): FS2, FOX Sports, Vix Premium Deportes 5
- Streaming: fuboTV
How to Watch
Fans in the U.S. can watch the match live on FS2 and FOX Sports, with Spanish-language coverage available on Vix Premium Deportes 5. For streaming, fuboTV offers full live coverage across devices.
Team Form
- France: Les Bleus have been in strong form, defeating Germany 2-0 and Croatia 2-0, though they were involved in a wild 5-4 loss to Spain. With world-class talent across the pitch, France remain one of the favorites to top Group D.
- Iceland: The visitors have shown resilience but inconsistency. They lost 1-0 to Northern Ireland and 3-1 to Kosovo, while earning a solid 3-1 win against Scotland. Scoring goals hasn’t been an issue, but defensive lapses have cost them valuable points.
Why This Match Matters
France will look to take full advantage of playing at home in Paris, where their attacking stars—led by Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé—can shine. Securing three points is crucial as they aim to take early control of Group D.
For Iceland, the challenge is enormous. A result in Paris would be a massive boost for their qualification chances and a statement that they can still compete with Europe’s elite.
With France’s firepower and Iceland’s fight, this game could provide plenty of drama in Paris.