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Will Kylian Mbappe Play Tonight in Iceland vs France FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Match? Here’s the Possibility of French Star Featuring in Starting XI
The France national football team had earned a convincing 3-0 victory over Azerbaijan in their last match. Star Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe drew the first blood in the fixture, netting a goal in 45+2 minutes. Adrien Rabiot in the 69th...
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....
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...
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 Is No Longer The Low-Cost Pit Stop To Europe Thanks To Volcanoes, Airline Going Out Of Business
Exceptionally cheap flights to Europe with a stop in Iceland are suddenly a thing of the past, as budget carrier Fly Play ceased all operations on September 29. According to the New York Times, the move immediately affected approximately 1,750...
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 women’s football team quits over poor treatment
Iceland’s entire women’s football team has quit over poor treatment, alluding to gender inequality and years of poor treatment. The Icelandic women’s team, ÍR (Íþróttafélag Reykjavíkur), was pushed to its breaking point due to the treatment it...
Icelandic reminiscence
Dear Editors, In the Autumn 2025 edition, Dr Rhian Meara presents a lovely example of how working within the Earth sciences can lead to a range of careers, sometimes unthought of when setting out (Geoscientist 35(3), 40-44, 2025). Rhian describes...
Atlas Ocean Voyages adds 27 new Arctic ports for 2027 season
Atlas Ocean Voyages unveiled its 2027 Arctic Expeditions programme, featuring 27 new ports of call across Iceland, Greenland, the Canadian Arctic and Svalbard. These include Pond Inlet and Kimmirut in Nunavut, Churchill and Coats Island in Hudson...
‘A Matter of Time’ before Laufey hits big
The first time I saw Laufey in Dallas, the fire alarms went off the second she stepped on stage. We had to evacuate, the crowd grumbling into the Texas night. When we came back in, she delivered one of the best sets I’ve ever seen, like the...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...