Overview
- France stay top of Group D on 10 points after the Reykjavik draw, with Ukraine on 7 following a win over Azerbaijan.
- Christopher Nkunku equalised before Jean-Philippe Mateta scored his first France goal on his first start, then Kristian Hlynsson levelled two minutes later after a defensive breakdown.
- Victor Pálsson opened the scoring for Iceland from a first-half set piece that France argued followed a foul on Manu Koné.
- Didier Deschamps rotated heavily because of injuries, making seven changes, with Kylian Mbappé absent due to an ankle problem.
- A win over Ukraine in Paris on Nov. 13 would secure qualification, with a trip to Azerbaijan on Nov. 16 closing the window.