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- Alfreð Finnbogason scored the first goal for Iceland in FIFA World Cup history.
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In the match against Argentina on 16 June 2018, Alfreð Finnbogason scored the first goal for Iceland in FIFA World Cup history.
The first two World Cup matches took place simultaneously and were won by France and the United States, who beat Mexico 4–1 and Belgium 3–0, respectively. The first goal in World Cup history was scored by Lucien Laurent of France.
Iceland first participated in World Cup qualification for the 1958 World Cup, finishing last in their group with zero wins and with 26 goals against. Alfreð Finnbogason scored the first goal for Iceland in FIFA World Cup history. The only other goal scored in the tournament was by Gylfi Sigurðsson.
Jun 9, 2014 · As part of our build-up to the 2014 edition, this feature is the first of our FIFA World Cup History series which will chart the most special moments from previous tournaments. Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, Andres Iniesta, Fabio Grosso, Pele, Maradona and even Papa Bouba Diop — we all know them for scoring the first or last goal of a FIFA World Cup.
France won their match at the Estadio Pocitos by a 4-1 margin. French striker Lucien Laurent scored the first goal in FIFA World Cup history, courtesy of his 19th-minute opener against Mexico.
In qualification for the 1958 World Cup, Iceland finished last in their group with zero wins, conceding 26 goals. In 1980, Iceland won the first edition of the friendly tournament known as the Greenland Cup. Since 1974, the team has taken part in qualifying for every World Cup and European Championship.
Nov 20, 2022 · Before the World Cup begins, here are all the first goals scored in every edition of it: July 13, 1930 – Lucien Laurent (France) – France vs Uruguay – result FRA 4-1 URU. May 27, 1934 –...
