So far, it's been flawless for the French team in these 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Winners last Friday over Azerbaijan at the Parc des Princes (3-0), the Blues find Iceland on Monday evening, whom they beat in early September (2-1). A trip to Reykjavik that Kylian Mbappé will not make, the French captain suffering from an ankle.
How does Didier Deschamps intend to compensate for this new package which, on the offensive front, is added to those of Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, Bradley Barcola and Marcus Thuram? According to
The Teamthe national coach should field an astonishing eleven against the Icelanders, offering Jean-Philippe Mateta his first start in the Rooster jersey.
Iceland-France, Thauvin started behind Mateta?
The Crystal Palace striker could be supported on the wings by Christopher Nkunku on the left and Michael Olise on the right. Scorer against the Azerbaijanis one minute after his entry, Florian Thauvin should play in number 10, ahead of a recovery duo composed of Manu Koné and Eduardo Camavinga. Exit, therefore, Adrien Rabiot and Khéphren Thuram.
In defense, if there will be no turnover in the goal, which will remain guarded by Mike Maignan, Jules Koundé should replace Malo Gusto on the right. Same thing on the left with Lucas Digne expected to replace Théo Hernandez. In the axis, on the other hand, no change: Didier Deschamps should maintain his confidence in William Saliba and Dayot Upamecano.
The probable line-up of the Blues against Iceland
Maignan (cape) – Koundé, Saliba, Upamecano, Digne – Koné, Camavinga – Olise, Thauvin, Nkunku – Mateta.
