";s:4:"text";s:13879:" Jóhann Berg Gudmundsson: He has become increasingly valuable to Iceland in recent years and his left foot is likely to turn heads in Russia. Johan Berg Gudmundsson will also provide a creative spark, having contributed more assists than any other Burnley player to fire them into next season’s Europa League. More teams. Latest promotional offers are available for both New and existing customers! Get all the sports news you need, direct to your inbox. History: The country’s football association was found in the year 1912, and they played their first ever international match against France in 1930. He has earned 77 caps with his national team and has scored two goals for the national side. Iceland are in Group D alongside Argentina, Ivan Rakitic’s Croatia, and Nigeria. This Christmas season I had intended to engage in a critical investigation of religion given the powerful theological si... By Douglas Anele Some of the reasons justifying the demand for a president of Igbo extraction in 2023 have been adumbrat... By Denrele Animasaun Sixty years of sleepwalking “He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with... Ekiti APC primary: Tight security as accreditation begins, Restructuring: MURIC seeks relief for Nigerian Muslims, Support me to become next president, Yul Edochie tells Nigerian youths, Nigerian police to have a live Instagram chat with Naira Marley, China, WHO in talks for assessing COVID-19 vaccines for global use, Atletico Madrid confirm sale of Partey to Arsenal, BBNaija: Businessman calls out Laycon for failing to appreciate him, Multi-billion Naira Plantation City redefines Warri skylines, Nigeria police, Naira Marley fans shake up Twitter, What’s happening in Nigeria today signs of end time ― Mr Ibu, Why building collapse will persist in Nigeria — NIOB, October 6: Fans celebrate World Wizkid Day, Warner Bros delays ‘Dune’, ‘The Batman’ movies, My quick 11 suggestions for succeeding beyond the pandemic, Shell awards gas pipeline contract to indigenous firm in Bayelsa, South Korean search giant fined $23m for manipulating results, North Korea’s Kim orders 80-day ‘battle’ to boost economy, CACOVID reaches out to elderly citizens as Nigeria celebrates independence, NCDMB boosts capacity building with $50,000, Minister to investigate allegations against SARS personnel, Unlock Nigeria’s gas potential for economic development — Dangote tells FG, Addressing teachers’ retirement age request, Trump flies back to White House over cheering fans, Trump leaves hospital for White House; removes mask immediately, Guatemala sends back almost 3,500 US-bound Honduran migrants, Wood market in Senegal’s capital burnt to the ground, SHOCKING!!! Henry Bushnell. The player is flexible to play both in central and right midfield. Reblog. Coach: In October 2011, the Iceland Football Association KSI appointed, Heimir Hallgrímsson as the assistant manager of the Iceland National Football team and Lars Lagerback as the coach. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Seven players representing British clubs have been included in the group : Kári árnason (Aberdeen), Hörður Björgvin Magnússon (Bristol City), Aron Einar Gunnarsson (Cardiff), Birkir Bjarnason (Aston Villa), Jóhann Berg Guðmundsson (Burnley), Gylfi þór Sigurðsson (Everton) and Jón Daði Böðvarsson (Reading). Iceland’s only success since qualifying for the World Cup came in a friendly against Indonesia with a Scandinavian-based XI. Fixtures: Having drawn into the Group D of the world cup finals, below enlisted are their fixtures for the world cup: Squad: Coach Heimir Hallgrímsson named 23 -man final squad that will be part of the Iceland team en route to Russia. Iceland National Team » Appearances World Cup 2018 . The press conference was held in Laugardalsvöllur, the national stadium. 8 – Birkir Bjarnason (Aston Villa) – Age 30 – 66 caps/9 goals
FIFA World Cup 2018: Relieved Lionel Messi grateful at surviving Nigeria ordeal. Gudmundsson may take over against his opponents in the best way possible and has the whole package with his speed, technique, shooting and passing, along with good defensive awareness. Hannes Thor Halldorsson, Runar Alex Runarsson, Frederik Schram; Kari Arnason, Ari Freyr Skulason, Birkir Mar Saevarsson, Sverrir Ingi Ingason, Hordur Magnusson, Holmar Orn Eyjolfsson, Ragnar Sigurdsson; Johann Berg Gudmundsson, Birkir Bjarnason, Arnor Ingvi Traustason, Emil Hallfredsson, Gylfi Sigurdsson, Olafur Ingi Skulason, Rurik Gislason, Samuel Fridjonsson, Aron Gunnarsson; Alfred Finnbogason, Bjorn Bergmann Sigurdarson, Jon Dadi Bodvarsson, Albert Gudmundsson. After their surprise run to the quarter-finals of Euro 2016 - their first ever major tournament - Iceland will now make their World Cup debut at Russia 2018, starting in Group D with Argentina, Croatia and Nigeria. A perfect home record was key to Iceland’s qualification for Russia 2018, winning all five matches at home, including a crucial 1-0 defeat of Croatia. Coach Heimir Hallgrímsson introduced the 23 players who will represent Iceland in Russia this summer. Iceland have become the first country participating in the 2018 World Cup to announce their 23-man roster, with manager Hallgrímsson unveiling his squad at a … Iceland qualified for the 2018 World Cup, their first ever appearance in the world championship, securing qualification on 9 October 2017 after a 2–0 win against Kosovo. The following is the Iceland team that will be en route to Russia for FIFA World Cup 2018. Share. 1 – Hannes Halldorsson (Randers) – Age 34 – 48 caps/0 goals
Captain: Aron Gunnarson, the Cardiff star is the captain of the team. Iceland Football Team | Photo Credit: AP, Lok Janshakti Party founder Ram Vilas Paswan passes away at the age of 74, Mumbai Police probes Fake TRP fraud; Did Republic TV bribe viewers? FC Yahoo.
Iceland Football Team Fixtures, Lineup, Squad & Team players for FIFA World Cup 2018. Just a shame for Iceland that their international bunny, England, are not an opponent.
21 – Arnor Ingvi Traustason (Malmö) – Age 25 – 18 caps/5 goals, 9 – Bjorn Bergmann Sigurdarson (Rostov) – Age 27 – 11 caps/1 goal
Iceland have been drawn in Group D for this summer’s World Cup and will also face Nigeria and Croatia in the group stage. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen), Birkir Mar Saevarsson (Hammarby), Sverrir Ingi Ingason (FC Rostov), Hordur Magnusson (Bristol City), Holmar Orn Eyjolfsson (Maccabi Haifa), Ragnar Sigurdsson (FC Rostov). Sigurdsson was the biggest doubt, having not played for Everton since suffering a knee ligament injury in March. Team Intro: The team headed by skipper Aron Gunnarson will be playing their maiden world cup in this upcoming FIFA World Cup 2018. Iceland World Cup 2018 team guide: tactics, key players and expert predictions Heimir Hallgrímsson has adapted the team’s shape but a tight-knit unit will … Russia World Cup 2018 H ere we take a look at Iceland's World Cup squad and the other things it will be handy to know. Having been paired in a tough group alongside Argentina, Croatia and Nigeria, a repeat of the 2016 Euros performance for Iceland looks highly unlikely. 20 – Emil Hallfredsson (Udinese) – Age 33 – 63 caps/1 goal
begambleaware | 18+ T&C* aaply, Complete list of 32 teams participating in World Cup 2018 and their Group Predictions, Disclaimer : FootballExpert.com is not a betting website or a bookmaker. A perfect home record was key to Iceland’s qualification for Russia 2018, winning all five matches at home, including a crucial 1-0 defeat of Croatia.
The full senior team lost 2-1 to the Czech Republic in Qatar, and then could only draw with the hosts six days later, while their March friendlies were played in the United States and saw them lose 3-0 to Mexico and 3-1 to Peru. Only players in these squads were … Get access to free bets and bonuses from top football betting sites. Defenders: Kari Arnason (Aberdeen), Ari Freyr Skulason (K.S.C. The best. Augsburg Alfred Finnbogason is one of the strikers, whilst Cardiff's Aron Gunnarsson will be looking to impress before the Premier League season. Premier League/Championship battlers Johann Berg Gudmundsson (Burnley), Birkir Bjarnason (Aston Villa), Aron Gunnarsson (Cardiff City) and Hordur Magnusson (Bristol City). The Cardiff city star is best remembered for his goal which knocked the English out of the European Championship 2016. We rely on advertising to help fund our award-winning journalism. The fixture list has been a little unkind too, with Iceland pitched against group favourites Argentina first up, and they could be playing catch-up from there. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Several Atlético de Madrid stars are set to miss a post-season friendly against the Nigerian National Team at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Tuesday, May 22. A Nigerian newspaper and Online version of the Vanguard, a daily publication in Nigeria covering Nigeria news, Niger delta, general national news, politics, business, energy, sports, entertainment, fashion,lifestyle human interest stories, etc. Iceland were drawn to play Croatia, Argentina and Nigeria in a group that was considered by many as the "group of death". While it will be tough to get out of the group, they could at least avoid a last-placed finish. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen), Birkir Mar Saevarsson (Hammarby), Sverrir Ingi Ingason (FC Rostov), Hordur Magnusson (Bristol City), Holmar Orn Eyjolfsson (Maccabi Haifa), Ragnar Sigurdsson (FC Rostov). The smallest nation in the competition have reached their first ever finals - and will compete in a tough group containing Argentina, Croatia and Nigeria. Iceland World Cup Group. He arrives off the back of a terrific season with Burnley, where he had a big influence in earning the club a Europa League spot.