France hosts Iceland at Parc des Princes on Tuesday in World Cup qualifying Group D, with both teams looking to build on opening wins.
Les Bleus edged past Ukraine 2-0 but hardly convinced, as Didier Deschamps once again faced questions about whether his pragmatic approach is holding back a squad loaded with attacking talent.
Even so, France’s recent record at home is solid, and with Kylian Mbappe, Bradley Barcola, and Michael Olise spearheading the attack, they remain heavy favourites to secure another three points.
Iceland arrives on the back of a 5-0 thrashing of Azerbaijan, though history offers little encouragement. They’ve never beaten France in 15 attempts.
New boss Arnar Gunnlaugsson has made them more disciplined, but away form remains a concern, with three defeats in their last four on the road. So, the visitors will likely have to be near-perfect defensively to avoid another frustrating night against one of Europe’s elite.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times, and the weekly schedule.
France vs. Iceland live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this World Cup qualifier match in the U.S.:
TV channel: Fox Sports 2
Live stream: Fubo
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What time does France vs. Iceland kick off?
This World Cup qualifier clash takes place at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France, and kicks off on Tuesday, September 9, at 8:45 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Tue, Sep. 9 | 2:45 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tue, Sep. 9 | 1:45 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tue, Sep. 9 | 12:45 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tue, Sep. 9 | 11:45 a.m. |
UEFA World Cup qualifier fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Monday, September 8
- Kosovo vs. Sweden (2:45 p.m.)
- Switzerland vs. Slovenia (2:45 p.m.)
- Belarus vs. Scotland (2:45 p.m.)
- Greece vs. Denmark (2:45 p.m.)
- Israel vs. Italy (2:45 p.m.)
- Croatia vs. Montenegro (2:45 p.m.)
- Gibraltar vs. Faroe Islands (2:45 p.m.)
Tuesday, September 9
- Azerbaijan vs. Ukraine (12:00 p.m.)
- Armenia vs. Republic of Ireland (12:00 p.m.)
- France vs. Iceland (2:45 p.m.)
- Hungary vs. Portugal (2:45 p.m.)
- Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Austria (2:45 p.m.)
- Cyprus vs. Romania (2:45 p.m.)
- Norway vs. Moldova (2:45 p.m.)
- Albania vs. Latvia (2:45 p.m.)
- Serbia vs. England (2:45 p.m.)