In video – Led in the first period, Kylian Mbappé and his family took their time before winning logically against the Icelanders (2-1) on Tuesday at the Parc des Princes. The road to the 2026 World Cup is already emerging.
The main thing is assured. Four days after its success against Ukraine (0-2) to start qualifications at the 2026 World Cup, the French team suffered but chained by overthrowing Iceland (2-1), this Tuesday, at the Parc des Princes. Second victory in two days in group D for the Blues who are closer to the North American World Cup.
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Scorer on penalty just before half -time – his 52nd goal in blue, exceeding Thierry Henry (51) – Kylian Mbappé put the men of Didier Deschamps on good rails after the opening of the Icelandic score (Gudjohnsen 21st) consecutive to a huge error by Michael Olise. Bradley Barcola, served on a plateau by Mbappé, gave victory to the Blues (62nd), yet reduced to ten following the logical expulsion of Aurélien Tchouaméni (67th).
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A red card that could have cost dearly, the Var canceling the Icelandic goal of 2-2 for a fault on Ibrahima Konaté (88th), during the weak tricolor time at the end of the game. Whatever, victory is there and the road to the 2026 World Cup already cleared.