"Despite soaking up so much pressure in a low block, Iceland -- beaten 5-3 by Ukraine in their last match - took the lead six minutes before half-time. Albert Gudmundsson sent over a low free-kick from the left, which the French defence failed to clear at the near post and defender Palsson stabbed the ball in from close range."
"Les Bleus' frustrations continued following the restart as Florian Thauvin headed wide and Nkunku fired over from close range. The AC Milan winger, though, did find the net in the 63rd minute when he cut back inside on the left of the Iceland box and rifled a low shot into the far corner. France then turned the match around when Mateta slotted in his first international goal just five minutes later when substitute Maghnes Akliouche sent a ball across the Iceland six-yard box."
France and Iceland played out a 2-2 draw in Reykjavik at Laugardalsvollur. France dominated early without injured captain Kylian Mbappé and created several chances, but Iceland scored six minutes before half-time when Victor Palsson bundled in a low free-kick from Albert Gudmundsson. Christopher Nkunku levelled in the 63rd minute with a low finish, and Jean-Philippe Mateta scored his first France goal five minutes later after a Maghnes Akliouche assist. Kristian Hlynsson quickly equalised for Iceland to restore parity. The draw edges France closer to World Cup qualification while keeping Iceland’s hopes alive.
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