France secured a 2–1 victory over Iceland in World Cup qualifying on 9 September, with the hosts' attacking dominance proving decisive despite a stubborn defensive display from the visitors. Operating in a 4-2-3-1 formation, France generated 3.77 xG from 20 shots, with eight efforts on target, overwhelming Iceland's compact 5-3-2 setup. Kylian Mbappé and Bradley Barcola each found the net as France controlled proceedings, whilst Iceland's counter-attacking threat remained limited to just seven shots and 0.8 xG. The visitors' goalkeeper made five saves from eight shots faced, achieving a 50 per cent save rate, though Iceland's solitary goal highlighted France's defensive vulnerability despite their territorial superiority. The result consolidates France's qualification campaign momentum in Group D.