´It shouldn´t happen to us´ – Deschamps laments costly defensive lapse in Iceland draw

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Didier Deschamps was left frustrated with France’s defending as they let a lead slip in a 2-2 draw with Iceland in World Cup qualifying.

Victor Palsson had given Iceland the lead against the run of play, but Christopher Nkunku and Jean-Philippe Mateta scored quickfire second-half goals to turn things around.

However, two minutes after the latter hit the back of the net, Kristian Hlynsson netted an equaliser to end France’s 100% start to qualifying.

France are now unbeaten in the last seven matches in which they conceded the first goal, drawing four of those games (W3).

Les Bleus stay top of Group D and have not lost yet, but Deschamps has demanded better from his side when trying to hold onto all three points.

Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

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´It shouldn´t happen to us´ – Deschamps laments costly defensive lapse in Iceland draw