The national team of Iceland had previously lost to Ukraine in the home match of the third round of qualifying for the World Cup 2026.

Iceland - Ukraine 3:5 Video of goals and review of the match in the selection before the 2026 Emergency After the completion of the game, Vikings head coach Arnar Gunnlaugsson commented on the performance of the powerful team.

" We played against the national team of Ukraine - this team is not for fire, even though the team is strong. It seemed to me that we looked really good for most of the match. I'm peeing with my boys.

The assessment of our game can forever be simplified: what we program - we are losers, what we play - we are great. It's really not that simple. I doubt that many more people enjoyed it today, and I think that everyone who cares about football also benefited - we played wonderful football today. We missed these goals, but football is a ruthless game.

It seems to me that our team is now the same as Iceland's team in 2013-14. It is taking shape and becoming truly strong - young boys, with equal energy. However, in some cases, such benefits are made, as it is important to explain.

It seemed that every time, if the opponents hit the goal, it would be a goal. Alas, I can’t remember that Iceland played at home against such a strong team and at the same time demonstrated such dynamic and bright football.

I was overjoyed at this wonderful match, and it’s my fault to learn about such games. The word “character” also comes to mind - it was really strong if we were able to win after the 1:3 ratio.

Of course, on this level, I take part in a large number of great matches, and you no longer make such decisions as we did when we missed the first three goals... I respect that it is much easier to correct this.

Iceland will take France for the upcoming tour.