In the framework of Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, Iceland secured a 2-0 away win over Azerbaijan. Key contributions were made by Albert Gudmundsson in the 20th minute and Sverrir Ingason in the 39th.
In the parallel match of that evening, at 21:45, at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France and Ukraine faced off.
Match Progress and Group Standings
After these fixtures, Group D standings look like this: France – 10 points after four matches; Iceland – 7 points after five fixtures; Ukraine – 7 points after four fixtures; Azerbaijan – 1 point after five.
In the race for a place in the final part of the 2026 World Cup, important decisions remain: six teams from the group will secure direct berths, and four more European spots will be decided through playoffs among 16 participants, as well as among the best Nations League group winners from 2024/25 who did not reach the top-2 in their groups.
In the playoff ties, 12 teams participate – those that finished second in their groups, as well as the four best Nations League group winners from 2024/25 who did not secure an automatic berth.
The final part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The opening match is scheduled for June 11, 2026 in Mexico City, and the final match will take place on July 19 in New York.
