France will face Iceland in a crucial match for their qualification in the FIFA 2026 World Cup on Monday. Currently, they lead Group D with three victories in their first three matches, while Ukraine is in second place. With a win against Iceland, France can solidify their standing, as the team is considered a strong contender for the championship.
How to watch Iceland vs. France, odds
- Date: Monday, Oct. 13
- Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
- Location: Laugardalsvöllur, Reykjavik
- Live Stream: Fubo (try for free)
- Odds: Iceland +1000; Draw +475; France -325
Kylian Mbappe out injured
Mbappe will be missing from the lineup due to a minor injury sustained during the previous game against Azerbaijan, confirmed by the French FA. Deschamps has stated that he will not be replaced.
Possible lineups
Iceland XI: Elias Olafsson; Victor Palsson, Sverrir Ingi Ingason, Daniel Gretarsson, Mikael Egill Ellertsson; Albert Gudmundsson, Hakon Arnar Haraldsson, Thorir Helgason; Jon Thorsteinsson, Daniel Gudjohnsen, Saevar Atli Magnusson.
France XI: Mike Maignan; Jules Kounde, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Theo Hernandez; Michael Olise, Khephren Thuram, Adrien Rabiot, Kingsley Coman; Hugo Ekitike, Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Prediction
France is likely to clinch a victory, edging closer to securing a World Cup berth. Pick: France 2, Iceland 1.
