Jean-Philippe Mateta scored his first goal for France, but Les Bleus were held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland in a 2026 World Cup qualifier clash on Monday. 

France — World Cup winners in 2018 and runners-up in 2022 — dropped points for the first time in four Group D outings. Victor Palsson’s goal (39th minute) gave Iceland the lead at half-time, but Christopher Nkunku equalised for France (63rd min) before Crystal Palace striker Mateta gave them the lead five minutes later.