France Faces Iceland in World Cup Qualifier Without Mbappé

REYKJAVIK, Iceland — France will play Iceland on Monday in a critical FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifier at Laugardalsvöllur Stadium. The French team, coached by Didier Deschamps, holds a perfect record with three wins from three matches and leads Group D.

France secured their latest victory with a 3–0 win over Azerbaijan on Friday, but the match came with a setback. Star player Kylian Mbappé suffered a right ankle injury and will miss the Iceland clash. The French Football Association confirmed his withdrawal, stating that he will not be replaced.

Iceland is currently third in the group, having earned only three points from three games. They lost to France last month but showed promising form with a previous 5-0 win over Azerbaijan. Iceland’s coach, Arnar Gunnlaugsson, faces a challenge as his squad aims for a playoff position.

The match against France marks a significant moment for Iceland, as they have never beaten the French national team in 16 previous encounters. Deschamps’ men are among the favorites to win the upcoming World Cup, especially since this will be Deschamps’ last tournament with Les Bleus.

Kickoff is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. ET, and fans in the United Kingdom can stream the game on Amazon Prime Video. Viewers in the United States can watch through fuboTV, ViX, Tubi, and Amazon Prime Video. This match is crucial for both teams, as they eye World Cup qualification.

France intends to solidify its lead when they face second-placed Ukraine in Paris on November 13. The team’s next match could potentially confirm their spot in the World Cup.