The Icelandic men’s national football team took a big leap this morning, giving the nation a reason to jump for joy.
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Viking Chant Heard in Papua New Guinea
Every day brings news of the travels of the Viking chant, made famous by the supporters of the Icelandic men’s national football team at the EURO 2016 in France.
Guardian Praises Icelandic Football Team
In its coverage of the EURO 2016 in France, the Guardian’s Sportblog today highly praises Icelandic national football team member Ragnar Sigurðsson for his performance at the championship.
Video from Football Fans in Bremerhaven
We received an email from the employees of Deutsche See, a fish and seafood company in Bremerhaven, Germany, which will no doubt delight football fans:
French Footballers Borrow Iceland’s Viking Chant
When France beat Germany 2-0 last night at the EURO 2016 in Marseille, the French team celebrated the Icelandic way.
Football Association Condemns Propaganda
The Icelandic Football Association has condemned the unauthorized use of a picture of Icelandic football players by a Danish political party as hateful propaganda.
Icelandic Women Approaching EURO 2017
Icelandic women are known for reaching their goals.
European Golf Championship in Iceland
The European Ladies’ Team Championship 2016 in golf opened in Iceland today.
Icelanders Welcome Football Heroes in Record Numbers
The Icelandic national football team received a hero’s welcome last night when returning from the EURO 2016 in France.
Icelandic ‘Viking Chant’ on Video
Our journalist Zoë Robert filmed the famous ‘Viking chant’ at Stade de France last night, when Iceland and France played in the quarter-finals of the EURO 2016.
Football Fans Plan Hero’s Welcome
The residents of towns in the vicinity of Keflavík International Airport plan to receive our football heroes when they arrive from France today by lining up along the road from the airport.
Dozens Deprived of Tickets
Dozens of Icelanders who had purchased tickets to last night’s football game between Iceland and France at the EURO 2016 were unable to attend.
Football Team Returns Home Tonight
The Icelandic men’s national football team will receive a warm welcome home in downtown Reykjavík tonight when the athletes return from the EURO 2016 in France.
France Beats Iceland 5-2
The fairy tale of the Icelandic men’s national football team finally ended at Stade de France in Paris tonight where a fabulous French team beat Iceland 5-2.
Iceland vs France in Pictures
Our journalist Zoë Robert is at the game in Paris where Iceland plays against France.
Proposal in Paris at Stade de France
Regardless of tonight’s result at the EURO 2016 at Stade de France tonight, where Iceland meets France, one couple is happy.
Getting Ready for Game against France
The Pigalle District in Paris, often dubbed the Red Light District, is blue this afternoon, packed with thousands of Icelanders, wearing their blue jerseys.
Fourteen Flights to Football Game
Fourteen flights are scheduled between Iceland and Paris tomorrow, between the hours of 6:20 am and 11 pm.
Charges in Auto Body Shop Fire
The Reykjavík District Prosecutor has charged two men in connection with the fire at an auto body shop near downtown Reykjavík early in March.
Will Star of Monday’s Game Go to England?
Central defender Ragnar Sigurðsson’s performance at the EURO2016 in France hasn’t escaped anyone.
National Icelandic Horse Festival Opens
The National Icelandic Horse Festival opened in Hólar, North Iceland, on June 27.
Captain Predicts Football Score in Cockpit
WOW Air Captain Vignir Örn Guðnason had a revelation when he stepped into the cockpit yesterday.
Fans Find Fares Unfairly Priced to Paris
Supporters of the Icelandic men’s national football team who want to fly to Paris for Sunday’s game against France may have to pay a high price for their flight ticket.
First Lady Jumps into Icelandic Goalkeeper’s Lap
Dorrit Mousaieff, wife of President of Iceland Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, jumped into the lap of Icelandic goalkeeper Hannes Halldórsson’s after Iceland’s win over England at Euro 2016 in Nice last night. Dorrit also danced a victory dance with Eggert Ólafsson, former chair of KSÍ.
Tickets for Iceland vs France Game for Sale Today
Tickets for Iceland’s EURO2016 game against France in Paris on Sunday go on sale at noon today on UEFA’s website.