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Iceland won by forfeit

U21 EURO group stage draw

Holders Spain will face Italy, Czech Republic and co-hosts Slovenia in the group stage.

U21 EURO qualifiers confirmed

U21 EURO qualifiers confirmed

Play-off winners Austria and Poland join the nine group qualifiers and hosts Italy in the finals.

November's U21 EURO qualifying action

Spain, Serbia and France maintained their perfect records after the last Under-21 qualifiers of the year, while England, holders Germany and Belgium are also well placed.

October's U21 qualifying action

October's U21 qualifying action

Greece, Croatia, Spain, Denmark, Serbia and France all hold perfect records after October's qualifiers, with the likes of England and Romania well placed as holders Germany slipped and Gibraltar made history.

September's U21 qualifying action

September's U21 qualifying action

Qualifying for the 2019 Under-21 EURO in Italy and San Marino has begun in earnest with all the contenders now under way. Here is the state of play.

2019 U21 EURO qualifying: the road to Italy

2019 U21 EURO qualifying: the road to Italy

Qualifying for the 2019 Under-21 EURO in Italy and San Marino is beginning in earnest but actually started before the 2017 finals in Poland were played. Here is the state of play.

2019 U21 EURO qualifying: full guide

Qualifying for the 2019 U21 EURO in Italy and San Marino begins on Saturday as Kosovo make their competitive football national-team debut in the Republic of Ireland.

England face Netherlands, Scotland in 2019 U21 qualifying

England face Netherlands, Scotland in 2019 U21 qualifying

The 2019 Under-21 qualifying group stage draw has been made in Nyon, with England up against neighbours Scotland and fellow two-time winners the Netherlands.

Under-21 qualifying groups end

Under-21 qualifying groups end

The Czech Republic, Denmark, England, FYR Macedonia, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Slovakia and Sweden will join hosts Poland in the finals, with four other sides in the play-offs.

Denmark and Portugal qualify as Rashford hits three

Denmark and Portugal qualify as Rashford hits three

Denmark and Portugal are the first teams to book their places alongside hosts Poland in next June's finals while England moved closer with a Marcus Rashford hat-trick.

Germany and Portugal still perfect in U21 groups

With qualifying getting to the business end, Germany and Portugal have perfect records with the Czech Republic, Italy, France, Denmark, Croatia, Slovakia and England also top of their groups.

Five wins in five for Portugal and Germany

The Czech Republic, Italy, Iceland, Portugal, Wales, Spain, Germany, Slovakia and England lead the nine qualifying groups after the final qualifiers of 2015.

Eight perfect records remain in U21 qualifying

Belgium, Italy, Serbia, Portugal, Croatia, Austria, Germany and England maintain perfect records after October's qualifiers as holders Sweden drew 1-1 with Spain.

Under-21 qualifying starting to take shape

Belgium, the Republic of Ireland, Iceland, Portugal, Wales, Croatia, Spain, Sweden, Austria, Finland and the Netherlands are among those who impressed this month.

2017 Under-21 qualifying so far

Qualifying for the 2017 finals in Poland resumes next week with the first full double-header fixtures but some games have already taken place. Here is the state of play.

2017 Under-21 qualifying group stage draw

2017 Under-21 qualifying group stage draw

Italy and Serbia, who played in the 2004 final and are both in this summer's final tournament, will meet again in 2017 qualifying following Thursday's draw.

Seedings set for 2017 U21 qualifying draw

The 2017 qualifying group stage draw has been completed in Nyon, Switzerland, with the 52 teams split into nine groups. Check out who got who here.

Denmark edge out Iceland at the last

Iceland 1-1 Denmark (agg: 1-1, Denmark win on away goals)After 180 minutes without a goal, Nicolaj Thomsen ultimately sent Denmark through to the finals.

Denmark desperate for ice-cool edge in Iceland

Denmark are hoping for better luck "trying to push an elephant through a keyhole" as they head to Iceland keen for the edge that eluded them in their goalless play-off opener.

Determined Iceland keep out Denmark

Determined Iceland keep out Denmark

Denmark 0-0 IcelandA staunch defensive performance from Iceland allowed the qualifying group stage top scorers only one clear chance.

Iceland-Denmark U21 thriller recalled

Iceland-Denmark U21 thriller recalled

Ahead of their meeting in the play-offs for the 2015 finals, watch highlights of the match between Iceland and Denmark from the 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Championship as both sides searched for a place in the semi-finals.

Denmark v Iceland U21 play-off preview

Denmark v Iceland U21 play-off preview

Denmark coach Jess Thorup is facing "an insanely difficult task" as his side take on a quietly confident Iceland for a place in next summer's U21 finals.

Under-21 play-offs ... all you need to know

Under-21 play-offs ... all you need to know

With the seven Under-21 play-offs commencing this week, UEFA.com looks at the fixtures and considers the 14 contenders' pedigrees and campaigns so far.

Czech hosts set stage for U21 extravaganza

"Everyone is focused on next year," said Czech Republic local organising committee head Petr Fousek as he promised a feast of football at next June's U21 finals.

All the reaction to the U21 play-off draw

All the reaction to the U21 play-off draw

Albert Celades thinks Spain could not have tougher play-off opponents, Luigi Di Biagio sees Slovakia as a good omen, Horst Hrubesch is confident: all the draw reaction.

Holders Spain draw Serbia in play-offs

The play-off draw: Slovakia v Italy, France v Sweden, Denmark v Iceland, England v Croatia, Netherlands v Portugal, Ukraine v Germany, Serbia v Spain.

Under-21 play-off lineup complete

Italy, Sweden, Ukraine, Netherlands, Iceland and Serbia joined Spain, England, Denmark, Slovakia, Croatia, Germany, Portugal and France in Friday's draw.

Under-21 groups reach thrilling climax

Six sides will join England, Croatia, Spain, Denmark, France, Slovakia, Germany and Portugal in the play-offs on Tuesday. UEFA.com looks ahead to the deciders.

Iceland hold France to boost play-off hopes

France 1-1 IcelandKristjan Gauti Emilsson's goal ten minutes from time earned a potentially invaluable point against Group 10 winners France.

Iceland secure top-two place after Armenia rout

Iceland secure top-two place after Armenia rout

Iceland 4-0 ArmeniaThe hosts were in clinical form as they beat a wasteful Armenia side in Reykjavik to secure a top-two finish in Group 10.

Under-21 qualifying – all you need to know

With UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying coming to a head from Wednesday, UEFA.com provides a rundown of the big games, key dates and standings.

Play-off draw scheduled for 12 September

The draw for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship play-offs will be held in Nyon on 12 September, three days after the conclusion of the qualifying group stage.

Portugal and England await play-off rivals

Portugal and England await play-off rivals

Portugal and England have booked their places in October's play-offs, and holders Spain and France are well set to join them when the ten groups end in September.

Kazakhstan come good against Iceland

Kazakhstan 3-2 IcelandIslambek Kuat struck with a minute left to earn Saulius Širmelis's ten men the win in the battle between third and second in Group 10.

Under-21 qualifying ... the story so far

Under-21 qualifying ... the story so far

Under-21 qualifying resumes this week after a three-and-a-half-month hiatus – UEFA.com recaps the major movers, shakers and headline-makers from the campaign so far.

Spain, Germany hope to near play-offs

Holders Spain and their forerunners as champions Germany and the Netherlands could all have a foot planted firmly in the play-offs after November's busy qualifying agenda.

Spot on France edge Iceland thriller

Iceland 3-4 FranceWilly Sagnol's side moved level with the hosts at the top of Group 10 as Paul-Georges Ntep De Madiba's late penalty proved decisive.

Iceland's tale of the unexpected

Iceland's tale of the unexpected

Power and stamina helped Iceland win all four of their Group 10 games, though coach Eyjólfur Sverrisson "did not expect" to go into a meeting with France top of the qualifying section.

Qualifying intensifies with busy October schedule

Qualifying intensifies with busy October schedule

The UEFA European U21 Championship qualifying picture will become clearer by mid-October, with Italy's trip to Belgium the pick of a number of crucial matches.

Iceland beat Kazakhstan for fourth straight win

Iceland 2-0 KazakhstanTwo second-half goals shaped a fourth straight success for Eyjólfur Sverrison's side, to stretch their lead atop Group 10 to six points.

Spain start bid as U21 qualifying steps up gear

Spain start bid as U21 qualifying steps up gear

Holders Spain and their fellow 2013 semi-finalists begin their qualifying campaigns on Thursday in the first full set of fixtures. UEFA.com looks at how the groups stand.

Atlason hat-trick helps Iceland past Belarus

Iceland 4-1 BelarusEmil Atlason scored a hat-trick as the hosts maintained their perfect record in qualifying Group 10, with Belarus yet to get off the mark.

Road to the Czech Republic: The story so far

Road to the Czech Republic: The story so far

The 2013 finals may have just ended in Israel but qualifying for the 2015 tournament in the Czech Republic is already in full swing and UEFA.com looks at the state of play.

Iceland cling on for Belarus win

Belarus 1-2 IcelandThe visitors withstood late pressure after Sverrir Ingason was sent off 17 minutes from time and their two-goal cushion was halved from the spot.

U21 hopefuls set out on road to Czech Republic

U21 hopefuls set out on road to Czech Republic

The long road to the 2015 finals in the Czech Republic begins this week as Wales host Moldova in Friday's curtain-raiser while Russia aim to impress again, starting in Andorra.

Spain learn fate in U21 qualifying draw

Most recent winners Spain and Germany face tough schedules while Greece will meet Turkey after the 2013/15 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying draw in Nyon.

Under-21 2013–15 qualifying draw seedings

Under-21 2013–15 qualifying draw seedings

Only Norway of this summer's UEFA European Under-21 Championship finalists miss out on top seeding ahead of the qualifying draw for the competition's 2013–15 edition.

Batshuayi impresses as Belgium beat Iceland

Belgium 5-0 IcelandIgor Vetokele scored twice and Mitshy Batshuayi added two more from the bench as Belgium ended Group 8 with victory.

Last spots on offer as Under-21 play-offs loom

Last spots on offer as Under-21 play-offs loom

Seven play-off places will be up for grabs when the qualifying group stage for the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship draws to a fascinating close on Monday.

Under-21s set for thrilling September showdown

The qualifying round of the 2013 UEFA European U21 Championship reaches an exciting climax in September with eight of the ten groups to be decided and 12 play-off places available.

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Squad

Goalkeeper Aron Dagur Birnuson
Goalkeeper 1 Elias Rafn Olafsson
Goalkeeper 12 Hákon Rafn Valdimarsson
Goalkeeper 12 Daði Freyr Arnarsson
Goalkeeper 12 Brynjar Atli Bragason
Goalkeeper 13 Patrik Gunnarsson

Defender 2 Alfons Sampsted
Defender 3 Valgeir Lunddal Fridriksson
Defender 3 Birkir Valur Jónsson
Defender 3 Finnur Tómas Pálmason
Defender 4 Róbert Orri Þorkelsson
Defender 4 Torfi Gunnarsson
Defender 4 Rúnar Þór Sigurgeirsson
Defender 5 Axel Andresson
Defender 5 Ísak Ólafsson
Defender 23 Ari Leifsson

Midfielder 6 Alex Hauksson
Midfielder 7 Jonatan Ingi Jonsson
Midfielder 8 Daníel Hafsteinsson
Midfielder 8 Andri Fannar Baldursson
Midfielder 10 Arnór Sigurdsson
Midfielder 10 Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson
Midfielder 10 Mikael Anderson
Midfielder 10 Julius Magnusson
Midfielder 11 Jón Dagur Þorsteinsson
Midfielder 11 Stefán Árni Geirsson
Midfielder 14 Hákon Arnar Haraldsson
Midfielder 15 Erlingur Agnarsson
Midfielder 16 Hörður Ingi Gunnarsson
Midfielder 18 Willum Thor Willumsson
Midfielder 19 Gudmundur Andri Tryggvason
Midfielder 20 Kolbeinn Finnsson
Midfielder 21 Þórir Jóhann Helgason
Midfielder 22 Kolbeinn Thordarson

Forward 9 Valgeir Valgeirsson
Forward 9 Stefán Teitur Þórðarson
Forward 14 Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson
Forward 15 Valdimar Þór Ingimundarson
Forward 16 Danijel Djuric
Forward 17 Sveinn Aron Gudjohnsen
Forward 19 Bjarki Steinn Bjarkason
Forward 19 Ágúst Hlynsson
Forward 21 Kristofer Kristinsson

Coach

Coach Arnar Þór Viðarsson

Legend

Matches

18 November 2020

Qualifying round

Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium Larnaca

Iceland won by forfeit

Iceland won by forfeit

Match abandoned

25 March 2021

Gyirmóti Stadion Gyor

28 March 2021

Gyirmóti Stadion Gyor

31 March 2021

Gyirmóti Stadion Gyor

Form guide

L

ITA Italy 3-0 ISL Iceland
2019/11/16 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 16/11/2019
W

ISL Iceland 1-0 SWE Sweden
2020/09/04 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 04/09/2020
W

LUX Luxembourg 0-2 ISL Iceland
2020/10/13 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 13/10/2020
L

ISL Iceland 1-2 ITA Italy
2020/11/12 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 12/11/2020
W

IRL Republic of Ireland 1-2 ISL Iceland
2020/11/15 UEFA European Under-21 Championship 15/11/2020

Statistics

Assists 10

Saves 25

Fouls committed 129

Fouls suffered 122

Played 9

Lost 3

Won 6

Drawn 0

Average scored 1.8

Average conceded 1.3

Cards 19 Yellow cards

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