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Where to watch Iceland vs. France: Key information for World Cup qualifier match
France will aim to make four out of four wins in Group D when they travel to Laugardsvollur to face Iceland in a FIFA World Cup qualifier on Monday. Iceland began their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign with an impressive 5-0 victory over...

Al-Mousawi resigns as Salmiya handball coach
Yaqoub Al-Mousawi KUWAIT CITY, Oct 20: Salmiya’s head coach, Yaqoub Al-Mousawi, officially resigned from his position, marking the second coaching departure in the 2025-26 Kuwaiti Handball Premier League. Al-Mousawi follows Burgan coach Hussein...

Reykjavik Festival Highlights: Contemporary Filmmakers, Icelandic Cinema, Venice Imports and Swiss focus
A wealth of world cinema hit the screens during the 22nd Reykjavik International Film Festival (RIFF) which wrapped on October 5. Led by founder and director Hrönn Marinósdóttir and program director Fréderic Boyer, the 10-day event offered...

Reykjavík Uncovers Century-Old Fund to Support Live Music
A long-forgotten Reykjavík music fund, created more than a century ago, is finally being put to use after city staff uncovered millions of krónur sitting idle. According to a news report from RÚV, the money was found during a review of funds for...

Small Quakes in Iceland Hint at Growing Volcanic Pressure
A swarm of small earthquakes recorded near the Sundhnúkur crater in Iceland may signal a potential volcanic eruption in the coming weeks, RÚV reports. The activity, which occurred around 8 pm last night and lasted for about an hour, mirrors...


Mbappé to Miss France's World Cup Qualifier vs. Iceland Due to Ankle Injury
France captain Kylian Mbappé will miss his team's World Cup qualifier against Iceland on Monday because of a right ankle injury, the French soccer federation said Saturday. The Real Madrid star scored in France's 3-0 victory over Azerbaijan on...

Iceland and Finland to Strengthen Defense Cooperation
Les på norsk. These days, Iceland's President Halla Tómasdóttir (independent) and her husband are on a state visit to Finland. In connection with this visit, the Icelandic Minister of Foreign Affairs, Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir (Liberal Reform...

Ankle injury puts Mbappé out of France vs Iceland clash
PARIS (AP): FRANCE CAPTAIN Kylian Mbappé will miss his team’s World Cup qualifier against Iceland tomorrow because of a right ankle injury, the French football federation said yesterday. The Real Madrid star scored in France’s 3-0 victory over...

Icelandic low-cost carrier Play Airlines ceases all operations
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Low-cost Icelandic air carrier Play has pulled the plug on all operations....

Kylian Mbappe To Miss France's FIFA WC Qualifier Against Iceland Due To...
Last Updated:October 12, 2025, 10:51 IST Mbappe limped off the pitch towards the end of the game during France's win over Azerbaijan after picking up a knock on his right ankle. France's Kylian Mbappe reacts during a World Cup 2026 Group D...

Kylian ruled out of Iceland game with injury
PariscTypeface:> Kylian Mbappe will miss France’s World Cup qualifying match in Iceland on Monday due to an ankle injury. The captain sustained the injury during the 3-0 home victory over Azerbaijan on Friday and has already returned home, the...

Iceland roadtrip in Nissan Qashqai
Final Part of the Travelogue Day 7: To the East Fjords: Seydisfjordur Skutustadir Guesthouse was the first guesthouse offering free breakfast, and we were really looking forward to having an authentic Icelandic breakfast. However, we had booked...

Icelandic President Halla Tómasdóttir on State Visit to Finland
President Halla Tómasdóttir and her husband Björn Skúlason were formally welcomed to Finland this morning by Finnish President Alexander Stubb and his wife Suzanne Innes-Stubb at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki. As reported by Iceland’s...

Presidential Visit Marks Renewed Ties Between Iceland and China
Talks on climate action, gender equality, and clean energy will top the agenda as President Halla Tómasdóttir prepares for an official visit to China, beginning tomorrow. The trip signals a renewed effort to strengthen Iceland’s partnership with...

Mbappe, Konate out of France’s World Cup qualifier in Iceland
Kylian Mbappe and Ibrahima Konate have been ruled out of Monday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier in Iceland where France could book their ticket to next year’s tournament. Already suffering from a “small niggle” in his right ankle from playing for Real...

Mbappe Withdraws from France Squad with Injury Ahead of Iceland Clash
Kylian Mbappe will miss France’s upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifier against Iceland after sustaining a right ankle injury during the team’s 3-0 win over Azerbaijan. The 26-year-old forward, who has scored 14 goals in 10 appearances for Real Madrid...

Mbappe and Konate out of France's World Cup qualifier in Iceland
France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe (C) reacts as he lies on the pitch during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D European qualification football match between France and Azerbaidjan at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris, on Saturday. AFP Kylian...

Mbappe and Konate ruled out of France’s World Cup qualifier in Iceland
KYLIAN MBAPPE and Ibrahima Konate have been ruled out of Monday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier in Iceland where France could book their ticket to next year’s tournament. Already suffering from a small niggle in his right ankle from playing for Real...

Mbappe and Konate out of France’s World Cup qualifier in Iceland
Mbappe 'has been released to his club (Real Madrid) and will not be replaced', said the French Football Federation. tKylian Mbappe and Ibrahima Konate have been ruled out of Monday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier in Iceland where France could book...