Iceland takes on France in Paris on Sunday after recording a stunning 2-1 win over England to reach the quarterfinals in its very first major international tournament.
Iceland takes on France in Paris on Sunday after recording a stunning 2-1 win over England to reach the quarterfinals in its very first major international tournament.
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Gudni Johannesson, Iceland's president-elect, was in Nice to watch the team's win over England and will be in Paris on Sunday. Johannesson will watch from the stands instead of the VIP area.
Gudni Johannesson, Iceland's president-elect, was in Nice to watch the team's win over England and will be in Paris on Sunday. Johannesson will watch from the stands instead of the VIP area.
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Kolbeinn Sigthorsson's winning goal against England will go down in Icelandic history. The forward's 18th-minute strike ensured his team came from behind to reach the last eight.<br />
Kolbeinn Sigthorsson's winning goal against England will go down in Icelandic history. The forward's 18th-minute strike ensured his team came from behind to reach the last eight.
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Iceland has been lauded for its team spirit and unity. After drawing its opening two group games, it defeated Austria 2-1 before seeing off England.
Iceland has been lauded for its team spirit and unity. After drawing its opening two group games, it defeated Austria 2-1 before seeing off England.
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Ari Skulason of Iceland celebrated with his baby while his teammates sought out family members inside the stadium. Around 8% of the country's population is estimated to have traveled to France for the finals.
Ari Skulason of Iceland celebrated with his baby while his teammates sought out family members inside the stadium. Around 8% of the country's population is estimated to have traveled to France for the finals.
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Fans have been celebrating their team's success across the country with big screens being erected in the capital city of Reykjavik.
Fans have been celebrating their team's success across the country with big screens being erected in the capital city of Reykjavik.
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