Overview

• Les Bleus can clinch a 2026 World Cup place tonight with a win in Reykjavík if Ukraine fail to beat Azerbaijan; kickoff is 20:45 on TF1.
• Mbappé did not travel due to a right-ankle issue, and Maignan wears the armband for what will be his 23rd consecutive France start.
• Didier Deschamps signaled several changes, with Jules Koundé and Lucas Digne expected to start at full-back and options up front including Jean-Philippe Mateta, Christopher Nkunku, Michaël Olise and potentially Florian Thauvin.
• Adrien Rabiot was held out of full training as a precaution for calf discomfort, with Eduardo Camavinga ready if needed, and the coach cautioned that Iceland pose a rugged, disciplined test.
• Separately, France U20 beat Norway 2-1 to reach the World Cup semi-finals and will face Morocco on Wednesday at 22:00, live on L’Équipe Live and FIFA+.