France drew 2-2 with Iceland in the fourth matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Player ratings highlight mixed performances, with disappointments for some and breakthroughs for others. Florian Thauvin underperformed, Christopher Nkunku bounced back, and Eduardo Camavinga disappointed again.
The 2-2 draw between France and Iceland, played on October 13, 2025, during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, exposed weaknesses in Didier Deschamps' French team. Player ratings, published by Le Figaro, highlight uneven performances.
Mike Maignan, in his first match as captain, earned a 4. «First technically unemployed, he was surprised by the first Icelandic goal, not conquering enough in his area. Before losing his duel on the second goal. A frustrating evening», the paper describes. Jules Koundé (3) was «too neutral in his lane, contributed little. And defensively, he has been known to be more serene». William Saliba (3) made an unnecessary foul leading to Iceland's opener and was drawn out on the second-half equalizer, struggling.
Dayot Upamecano (4) was not particularly troubled but lacked his usual serenity. Lucas Digne (6) was solid in duels, precious with the ball at his feet, and effective in crossing. The article's title notes Florian Thauvin's failure, Christopher Nkunku's relaunch, and Eduardo Camavinga's continued disappointment, indicating varied dynamics in the French squad.
This result, from the fourth matchday of qualifiers, underscores the challenges for France in their 2026 World Cup campaign.