France missed a chance to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup on Monday after being held to 2-2 at Iceland.

France faces Iceland in an intriguing matchup, especially with several changes in the French lineup, raising the question: why isn’t Kylian Mbappe playing?

France were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw by Iceland in Reykjavik but edged a step closer to securing World Cup qualification. Didier Deschamps' side -- without injured captain Kylian Mbappé -- had dominated the opening stages at Laugardalsvollur but fell behind just before the break when Victor Palsson bundled the ball in.

Cape Verde has secured its first World Cup berth after beating Eswatini 3-0. The Blue Sharks finished at the top of Africa Group D, ahead of Cameroon and Libya on Monday.

With the aim of securing their ticket to the 2026 World Cup, the French national team visits Iceland for Group D. Deschamps’ men have won their three matches so far and are a step away from their

France miss out on a chance to reach the 2026 World Cup with two qualifying matches to spare as the two-time after draw in Iceland.