Comments and predictions for France vs Iceland: Mbappe scores a double

Latest France vs Iceland squad information

France are certain to make at least one change after the win over Ukraine, with young winger Désiré Doué injured. Hugo Ekitike could be given a chance, while Kylian Mbappe, Bradley Barcola and Michael Olise are all but certain to feature in attack. In midfield, Manu Koné and Aurélien Tchouaméni will partner the centre-back duo of Ibrahima Konaté and Dayot Upamecano.

Iceland are likely to stick with the same line-up that beat Azerbaijan 5-0. Victor Palsson, Sverrir Ingi Ingason and Daniel Gretarsson will form a three-man defence. In midfield, Stefan Teitur Thordarson and Isak Bergmann Johannesson will support striker Andri Gudjohnsen.

Latest expected lineup France vs Iceland

France:

Maignan; Kounde, Konate, Upamecano, Digne; Tchouameni, Kone; Ekitike, Olise, Barcola; Mbappe

Iceland:

Olafsson; Palsson, Ingason, Gretarsson; Thorsteinsson, Thordarson, Johannesson, Ellertsson; Haraldsson, Gudjohnsen, Gudmundsson

Latest France vs Iceland football prediction

France were quite lucky to keep a clean sheet against Ukraine, as their opponents created four clear-cut chances, hitting the post and missing some good chances in the penalty area.

This victory did not help Didier Deschamps escape familiar criticism, as many opinions said that his playing style did not fully exploit the strength of the star squad at his disposal.

Les Bleus reached the 2022 World Cup final, were knocked out in the Euro 2024 semi-finals by eventual champions Spain and finished third in the 2024-25 Nations League. Despite leading the side since 2012, Deschamps has only won one major trophy.

The hosts have scored two or more goals in eight of their last 10 games, while keeping three clean sheets in four heading into Tuesday's clash. Their last two games have both been 2-0 wins, but before that they had a run of five games of two wins, one draw and two defeats.

At home, France are still very difficult to beat with a record of three wins, one draw and one loss in their last five matches.

Iceland came into this game following a 2-0 win over Azerbaijan, with the opening goal coming in first-half stoppage time. They defended well in the second half, keeping their opponents from getting a shot off.

In the history of confrontation, Iceland has met France 15 times but has never won, lost four and drawn one of five matches from 2012 to present.

Coach Arnar Gunnlaugsson has been in charge since January 2025, and his team have conceded seven goals in five games. However, they have won two of their last three, scoring eight goals and losing just once. Iceland have been poor away from home, losing three of their last four.

Latest France vs Iceland score prediction

Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.France vs Icelandas follows:

• Sportsmole:France 2-0 Iceland

• WhoScore:France 3-1 Iceland
• Our newspaper predicts:France 3-1 Iceland

When and where to watch France vs Iceland live?

To watch live the France vs Iceland match in the World Cup qualifiers taking place at 1:45 a.m. on September 10, viewers can watch it on online sports channels. Wishing viewers happy football watching moments.