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.
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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.
Wild Celebration Following Win in Nice
There was wild celebration in downtown Reykjavík last night, following Iceland’s 2-1 win over England at the EURO2016 in Nice.
Icelanders Celebrate Victory over England
Following Iceland's victory over England in Nice tonight at the EURO2016, the crowd that had gathered in downtown Reykjavík to watch the game celebrated.
Iceland Beats England 2-1!
Iceland beat England 2-1 in Nice tonight! The fairy tale continues!
President and President Elect in Nice
President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson and President Elect Guðni Th. Jóhannesson both plan to attend tonight’s football game in Nice.
Nice Result; Nice Monday
Coach Lars Lagerbäck is optimistic about the Icelandic men’s national football team’s game against England in Nice on Monday, saying he never lost a game against England when he coached the Swedish national team.
England Pleased with Iceland’s Victory
English newspapers are pleased with Iceland’s 2-1 victory over Austria at the EURO2016 in Paris yesterday.
Icelandic Announcer's Voice of Victory
Listen to the voice of Iceland's announcer, Guðmundur Benediktsson, a.k.a. Gummi Ben, and watch his reaction as Iceland unexpectedly beats Austria at the EURO2016 this afternoon.
Iceland Beats Austria 2-1 and Moves On to Final 16 in EURO2016
Iceland beat Austria 2-1, exceeding all hopes, in today's EURO2016 game in Paris. Iceland is now through to the final 16.
(Blood) Pressure Mounting Before Iceland-Austria Game
Icelanders have trouble concentrating on their work today.
Disappointing Draw between Iceland and Hungary
Iceland's second game at the EURO2016 in Marseilles, France, ended in a disappointing draw.
Ronaldo Takes Heat for Criticizing Iceland
After yesterday’s game when Iceland tied Portugal 1-1 in the 2016 Euro Cup in France, Portugal’s captain Christiano Ronaldo criticized Iceland for over-celebrating and has since taken heat from football fans on social media.
Birkir: “Couldn’t Be Happier with 1-1”
Icelandic midfielder Birkir Bjarnason, who scored Iceland’s equalizer against Portugal in their first game at the 2016 Euro Cup in Saint-Étienne, France, yesterday evening, said Iceland is thrilled about the draw.