Ukraine won 2-1 against Azerbaijan in the same group. France is still in the lead with 10 points after four games, 3 points more than Ukraine. Iceland has 4 points and Azerbaijan 1.
Victor Palsson tapped in Iceland’s opening goal from close range in the 39th minute. Christopher Nkunku shot France past again after more than an hour, after which Jean-Philippe Mateta slotted in to make France 2-1.
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After a nice attack, FC Twente midfielder Kristian Hlynsson put Iceland back on level terms, 2-2. Deschamps could not call on the injured attackers Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, Marcus Thuram and Bradley Barcola.