Iceland vs France, FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers match: When and where to watch? Will Mbappe play?
France will face Iceland in a pivotal FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier on October 14, 2025, at Laugardalsvöllur Stadium, Reykjavik, with a kickoff at 12:15 am IST. Kylian Mbappe will miss the match.
Last Updated: 06.29 PM, Oct 13, 2025
France and Iceland are set to clash in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers match on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The match will be held at Laugardalsvöllur stadium in Reykjavik, Iceland, with a kickoff scheduled for 12.15 am IST. This fixture is pivotal as France looks to maintain its perfect record in Group D and edge closer to securing a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
Match details
Match: Iceland vs France, FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers
Date: 14 October
Time: 12.15 am IST
Venue: Laugardalsvöllur Stadium
How to watch the Iceland vs France match online in India?
Football fans in India can watch the Iceland vs France match online in India on SonyLIV app and website, accessible via OTTplay Premium.
How to watch the Iceland vs France match on TV in India?
The Iceland vs France match will be telecast LIVE on Sony Sports TV Channels in India.
Iceland vs France: H2H stats
Iceland and France have faced each other 8 times so far, including friendlies. France have dominated Iceland by winning 6 teams, while two matches have been drawn.
Iceland have never won against the 2018 World Champions.
Match context
France currently leads Group D with nine points from three matches, having won all their games, including a recent 3-0 victory over Azerbaijan.
Iceland sits in third place with three points despite a strong start to qualifying.
A French win combined with certain results in other group matches could clinch France's qualification with games to spare.
Will Kylian Mbappe play in this match?
A significant development for this high-stakes encounter is the absence of France's star and captain, Kylian Mbappe.
He sustained a right ankle injury during France's last qualifier against Azerbaijan, where he scored before being substituted due to pain.
Mbappe had been managing a minor ankle issue prior to that match, and the injury sustained forced him to withdraw from traveling to Reykjavik.
French coach Didier Deschamps confirmed Mbappe's unavailability and stated the player would return to his club, Real Madrid, for treatment. This leaves France without one of their most lethal attacking options for the Iceland match.