France win in Iceland

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The world champions edged closer to qualifying for UEFA EURO 2020 with a 1-0 victory in Reykjavik.

Olivier Giroud's penalty was enough for Didier Deschamps' men. Presnel Kimpembé was an unused substitute. Kylian Mbappé was absent due to injury and will also miss the game with Turkey.

ICELAND - FRANCE : 0-1 (0-0)
UEFA Euro 2020 - Qualification - Group H
Laugardalsvöllur (Reykjavík)
Goal: Giroud (pen. 66').

ICELAND: Halldorsson, R. Sigurdsson, Skulasson, Bjarnasson, Amason, Gudmondsson (Bodvarsson, 16'), Sigurjonsson (Finnbogasson, 73'), G. Sigurdsson, Palsson, Traustason (A. Sigurdsson, 81'), Sigthorsson. Coach: E. Hamren.

FRANCE: Mandanda, Digne, Varane, Lenglet, Pavard, Matuidi, Sissoko, Tolisso, Giroud (Ben Yedder, 78'), Griezmann, Coman (Ikoné, 88'). Coach: D. Deschamps.