Iceland vs Ukraine Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (UEFA)
by Alex Lawes ·
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An emerging squad of players, Iceland will fancy themselves to get into the playoffs as they now take on Ukraine at Laugadalsvollur in Reykjavik this weekend.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – FOX Sports
How to watch online: UK – Cannot be streamed / US – Disney+
Key stats
- Iceland have lost only two of their last 14 World Cup qualifying matches at home (W9 D3).
- Iceland have kept eight clean sheets in their last 13 World Cup qualifying matches at home.
- Ukraine have lost only two of their last 12 World Cup qualifying matches (W3 D7).
Iceland vs Ukraine prediction
Iceland started UEFA qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an impressive 5-0 hammering of Azerbaijan last month, with key man Albert Gudmundsson at the centre of their quality. That was then followed up by a 2-1 loss to France at the Parc des Princes in a game in which they were 1-0 up just before half-time.
They now face a Ukraine side that have underperformed for the last few years as they come into this one on the back of further underperformance in this campaign. After a 2-0 loss to France in Poland last month, Ukraine were then held to a surprising and frustrating 1-1 draw against Azerbaijan a few days’ later.
Ukraine have some real talent but they have underwhelmed and, with their home advantage, Iceland will be expected to get a second win of their qualifying campaign.
Iceland vs Ukraine tip: Iceland to win
