France Faces Iceland in 2026 World Cup Qualifier Despite Injuries

France and Iceland face off in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers with both teams eager to capitalize on their strong opening wins. France will be without key attackers Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué due to injuries, with Marcus Thuram and Kingsley Coman stepping in, while Kylian Mbappé leads the attack aiming to build on his record-equalling international goals. Iceland, coached by Arnar Gunnlaugsson, will deploy a 3-5-2 formation with star striker Albert Guðmundsson and Lille midfielder Hákon Arnar Haraldsson spearheading the offense, following their impressive 5-0 victory over Azerbaijan. Despite injury setbacks, France remains determined to secure a win at home, with a midfield anchored by Aurélien Tchouaméni and Manu Koné and potential adjustments including Theo Hernandez at left-back. Iceland’s disciplined and tactically flexible approach under Gunnlaugsson presents a significant challenge for Les Bleus as both teams seek early control of Group D. The match is set to be a critical test for France’s resilience following recent tournaments and for Iceland’s rising football ambitions.