Kylian Mbappe Scores as France Beat Iceland 4-0 in Euro 2020 Qualifying

France continued their perfect start to 2020 UEFA European Championship qualifying as they beat Iceland 4-0 on Monday.

Samuel Umtiti opened the scoring after only 12 minutes, and the hosts remained in tight control for the rest of the game.

Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappe found the back of the net in the second half. It was left to Antoine Griezmann to grab a fourth in the closing stages in Paris.

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It was a simple day at the office as the hosts collected the points on offer in the capital.

Umtiti's header quickly allowed France to gain a foothold, and despite resistance from the visitors, the result was never in doubt.

N'Golo Kante was back in his familiar role as a defensive midfielder, and the Chelsea player was influential as he allowed France to dominate.

French football pundit Sebastien Chapuis commented on Kante's positioning this term:

Paul Pogba joined the attack when the marauding forward and France turned the screw after the hour mark.

Giroud found the back of the net after 68 minutes during a strong performance by the Chelsea striker. Mbappe put the result to bed 10 minutes later with France's third.

Griezmann featured in a deeper role for most of the contest but found himself in the box with six minutes remaining to add a fourth and rub salt in the wound.

Les Bleus appeared worthy of their status as world champions, and they will be difficult to stop during Euro 2020.

What's Next

Both countries are back in Euro 2020 action on Saturday, June 8. France will travel to Turkey, and Iceland are set to host Albania in Group H.