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

Jean-Philippe Mateta scored his first goal for France , but Les Bleus were held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland in a 2026 World Cup qualifier clash on Monday.

France — World Cup winners in 2018 and runners-up in 2022 — dropped points for the first time in four Group D outings. Victor Palsson’s goal (39th minute) gave Iceland the lead at half-time, but Christopher Nkunku equalised for France (63rd min) before Crystal Palace striker Mateta gave them the lead five minutes later. Read More

However, Kristian Hlynsson restored parity in the 70th minute

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