Bulgaria vs Iceland
head-to-head record
- Bulgaria wins
- 4
- Draws
- 1
- Iceland wins
- 1
6 meetings, 1988 to 2026Goals: Bulgaria 12, Iceland 10
Bulgaria and Iceland have met 6 times since 1988. Bulgaria have won 4, Iceland 1, and 1 match ended level. They last met on 3 October 2026, when Iceland won 3–0 in the Nations League.
The 6 meetings have produced 22 goals, 3.67 per game. The biggest win is Iceland’s 3–0 in the Nations League in 2026. They went 21 years without meeting, between 2005 and 2026.
Who has won more, Bulgaria or Iceland?
All matches6 matches
Competitive5 matches
Friendlies1 match
Key numbers
- Goals
- Bulgaria 12, Iceland 103.67 per game
- First meeting
- Iceland 2–3 BulgariaFriendly, 7 Aug 1988
- Most recent
- Iceland 3–0 BulgariaNations League, 3 Oct 2026
- Bulgaria’s biggest win
- Iceland 1–3 BulgariaWorld Cup qualifying, 4 Sept 2004
- Iceland’s biggest win
- Iceland 3–0 BulgariaNations League, 3 Oct 2026
- Most goals in a meeting
- Bulgaria 3–2 IcelandWorld Cup qualifying, 7 Sept 2005
- TFN Elo rating now
- Bulgaria 1507 (99th), Iceland 1645 (72nd)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Iceland3Bulgaria0
Nations League
Reykjavík, Iceland
- Bulgaria3Iceland2
World Cup qualifying
Sofia, Bulgaria
- Iceland1Bulgaria3
World Cup qualifying
Reykjavík, Iceland
- Iceland1Bulgaria1
World Cup qualifying
Reykjavík, Iceland
- Bulgaria2Iceland1
World Cup qualifying
Sofia, Bulgaria
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Bulgaria win and drops with every Iceland win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Bulgaria's home games
2 matches
200
BulgariaDrawsIceland
In Iceland's home games
4 matches
211
BulgariaDrawsIceland
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Bulgaria | Draws | Iceland | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup qualifying | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9–5 |
| Friendly | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3–2 |
| Nations League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–3 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1 | 5 | |
| 2000s | 4 | 14 | |
| 2020s | 1 | 3 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Bulgaria | Iceland |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 22004 to 2005 | 12026 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 51988 to 2005 | 12026 |
Top scorers in Bulgaria vs Iceland
- 1Dimitar BerbatovBulgaria5
- 2Hermann HreiðarssonIceland2
Scorer records exist for 4 of the 6 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Bulgaria and Iceland played each other?
6 times, starting on 7 August 1988. 5 of those meetings were competitive and 1 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Bulgaria and Iceland?
Bulgaria, with 4 wins to 1. 1 match ended level.
What is the biggest win in Bulgaria vs Iceland?
Iceland’s 3–0 win in the Nations League on 3 October 2026 in Reykjavík.
When did Bulgaria and Iceland last play?
On 3 October 2026 in Reykjavík, when Iceland won 3–0 in the Nations League.
What is the competitive record between Bulgaria and Iceland?
In 5 competitive matches, Bulgaria have 3 wins, Iceland have 1, and 1 ended level.
Every Bulgaria vs Iceland result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 3–0 | Bulgaria | Nations League | Reykjavík, Iceland | |
| Bulgaria | 3–2 | Iceland | World Cup qualifying | Sofia, Bulgaria | |
| Iceland | 1–3 | Bulgaria | World Cup qualifying | Reykjavík, Iceland | |
| Iceland | 1–1 | Bulgaria | World Cup qualifying | Reykjavík, Iceland | |
| Bulgaria | 2–1 | Iceland | World Cup qualifying | Sofia, Bulgaria | |
| Iceland | 2–3 | Bulgaria | Friendly | Reykjavík, Iceland |
Recent form
Bulgaria
- Wat LuxembourgNations League2–0Tue 6 Oct 2026
- Lat IcelandNations League0–3Sat 3 Oct 2026
- Dv EstoniaNations League0–0Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Lv LuxembourgNations League1–2Sat 26 Sept 2026
- Dat MoldovaFriendly2–2Fri 5 Jun 2026
Iceland
- Dat EstoniaNations League0–0Tue 6 Oct 2026
- Wv BulgariaNations League3–0Sat 3 Oct 2026
- Wat LuxembourgNations League3–0Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Dv EstoniaNations League1–1Sat 26 Sept 2026
- Lv ArgentinaFriendly0–3Tue 9 Jun 2026
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.