Overview

• France twice trailed and led briefly in Reykjavík before conceding a 70th‑minute equalizer in a 2-2 draw at Laugardalsvöllur.
• Ukraine beat Azerbaijan 2-1, leaving France on 10 points at the top of Group D with a three‑point cushion instead of a sealed berth.
• Kylian Mbappé missed the match after the French federation released him from the squad due to an ankle knock suffered against Azerbaijan.
• Didier Deschamps also went without attackers Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué, who were not called up as they continue injury recoveries.
• Iceland entered needing a result to stay in contention and held the heavy favorites to a draw despite bookmakers tipping France to win.