Iceland vs Wales
head-to-head record
- Iceland wins
- 1
- Draws
- 2
- Wales wins
- 6
9 meetings, 1980 to 2024Goals: Iceland 8, Wales 19
Iceland and Wales have met 9 times since 1980. Wales have won 6, Iceland 1, and 2 matches ended level. They last met on 19 November 2024, when Wales won 4–1 in the Nations League.
The 9 meetings have produced 27 goals, 3.00 per game. The biggest win is Wales’ 4–0 in World Cup qualifying in 1980. Wales are unbeaten in the last six meetings (5 wins, 1 draw). They went 17 years without meeting, between 1991 and 2008.
Who has won more, Iceland or Wales?
All matches9 matches
Competitive6 matches
Friendlies3 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Iceland 8, Wales 193.00 per game
- First meeting
- Iceland 0–4 WalesWorld Cup qualifying, 2 Jun 1980
- Most recent
- Wales 4–1 IcelandNations League, 19 Nov 2024
- Iceland’s biggest win
- Iceland 1–0 WalesWorld Cup qualifying, 12 Sept 1984
- Wales’ biggest win
- Iceland 0–4 WalesWorld Cup qualifying, 2 Jun 1980
- Most goals in a meeting
- Wales 4–1 IcelandNations League, 19 Nov 2024
- Current run
- Wales unbeaten in 6
- Biggest upset
- Iceland 1–0 WalesWorld Cup qualifying, 12 Sept 1984Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 23%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Iceland 1645 (72nd), Wales 1732 (52nd)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Wales4Iceland1
Nations League
Cardiff, Wales
- Iceland2Wales2
Nations League
Reykjavík, Iceland
- Wales3Iceland1
Friendly
Cardiff, Wales
- Iceland0Wales1
Friendly
Reykjavík, Iceland
- Wales1Iceland0
Friendly
Cardiff, Wales
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Iceland win and drops with every Wales win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Iceland's home games
4 matches
112
IcelandDrawsWales
In Wales's home games
5 matches
014
IcelandDrawsWales
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Iceland | Draws | Wales | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup qualifying | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4–8 |
| Friendly | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1–5 |
| Nations League | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3–6 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4 | 12 | |
| 1990s | 1 | 1 | |
| 2000s | 1 | 1 | |
| 2010s | 1 | 4 | |
| 2020s | 2 | 9 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Iceland | Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 11984 | 41984 to 2014 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 21981 to 1984 | 61984 to 2024 |
Top scorers in Iceland vs Wales
- 1Ásgeir SigurvinssonIceland2
- 2Brennan JohnsonWales2
- 3Harry WilsonWales2
- 4Ian WalshWales2
- 5Liam CullenWales2
Scorer records exist for 6 of the 9 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Iceland and Wales played each other?
9 times, starting on 2 June 1980. 6 of those meetings were competitive and 3 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Iceland and Wales?
Wales, with 6 wins to 1. 2 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Iceland vs Wales?
Wales’ 4–0 win in World Cup qualifying on 2 June 1980 in Reykjavík.
When did Iceland and Wales last play?
On 19 November 2024 in Cardiff, when Wales won 4–1 in the Nations League.
What is the competitive record between Iceland and Wales?
In 6 competitive matches, Iceland have 1 win, Wales have 3, and 2 ended level.
Every Iceland vs Wales result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wales | 4–1 | Iceland | Nations League | Cardiff, Wales | |
| Iceland | 2–2 | Wales | Nations League | Reykjavík, Iceland | |
| Wales | 3–1 | Iceland | Friendly | Cardiff, Wales | |
| Iceland | 0–1 | Wales | Friendly | Reykjavík, Iceland | |
| Wales | 1–0 | Iceland | Friendly | Cardiff, Wales | |
| Wales | 2–1 | Iceland | World Cup qualifying | Cardiff, Wales | |
| Iceland | 1–0 | Wales | World Cup qualifying | Reykjavík, Iceland | |
| Wales | 2–2 | Iceland | World Cup qualifying | Swansea, Wales | |
| Iceland | 0–4 | Wales | World Cup qualifying | Reykjavík, Iceland |
Recent form
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.