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Iceland made its debut at the FIFA World Cup in 2018 after having failed 12 consecutive qualification campaigns from 1974 to 2014. The nation first attempted to qualify for the tournament back in 1958 . The 2018 FIFA World Cup was Iceland's second major international tournament, having also qualified for UEFA Euro 2016 .
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.
Jun 5, 2018 · North Macedonia beat Iceland to clinch World Cup playoff berth. 1y Reuters. Romania's World Cup hopes rocked by stalemate with Iceland. 1y Reuters. Gudjohnsens make it a family affair in Iceland win.
Nov 14, 2021 · North Macedonia sealed a World Cup qualifying play-off spot with a 3-1 home win over Iceland on Sunday that secured them the runners-up spot in Group J, with midfielder Eljif Elmas scoring...
Jun 7, 2018 · Sports. How Iceland Became the World Cup’s Ultimate Underdog. 2 minute read. Players from Iceland, the smallest country to qualify for a World Cup, warm up before a June 2 match against...
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Oct 12, 2017 · As you're no doubt aware, Iceland pulled off the incredible feat of becoming the smallest nation in history to qualify for a World Cup by virtue of a 2-0 win over Kosovo on Monday evening.
Nov 14, 2021 · SKOPJE, Nov 14 (Reuters) - North Macedonia sealed a World Cup qualifying play-off spot with a 3-1 home win over Iceland on Sunday that secured them the runners-up spot in Group J, with...
