Fixtures

European U21 Championship Qual 09/04 19:00 - Iceland U21 vs Faroe Islands U21 - View
European U21 Championship Qual 09/08 16:00 - Estonia U21 vs Iceland U21 - View
European U21 Championship Qual 10/10 10:00 - Switzerland U21 vs Iceland U21 - View
European U21 Championship Qual 10/14 19:00 - Iceland U21 vs Luxembourg U21 - View
European U21 Championship Qual 11/13 19:00 - Luxembourg U21 vs Iceland U21 - View
European U21 Championship Qual 03/26 19:00 - Iceland U21 vs Estonia U21 - View

Results

Youth International 06/08 16:00 - Iceland U21 v Colombia U20 L 1-3
U20 International 06/05 18:00 - Brazil U20 v Iceland U20 D 0-0
U21 International 03/25 13:00 - Scotland U21 v Iceland U21 W 1-6
U21 International 03/21 13:00 - Iceland U21 v Hungary U21 W 3-0
U21 International 11/17 16:00 - Poland U21 v Iceland U21 W 1-2
European U21 Championship Qual 10/15 16:00 1 [1] Denmark U21 v Iceland U21 [4] L 2-0
European U21 Championship Qual 10/10 15:00 1 [3] Iceland U21 v Lithuania U21 [5] L 0-2
European U21 Championship Qual 09/10 16:30 1 [3] Iceland U21 v Wales U21 [2] L 1-2
European U21 Championship Qual 09/06 15:00 1 [4] Iceland U21 v Denmark U21 [1] W 4-2
European U21 Championship Qual 03/26 16:30 1 [4] Czech Rep U21 v Iceland U21 [3] L 4-1
European U21 Championship Qual 11/16 18:00 1 [2] Wales U21 v Iceland U21 [1] L 1-0
European U21 Championship Qual 10/17 15:00 1 [5] Lithuania U21 v Iceland U21 [3] W 0-1

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 9 5 4
Wins 4 2 2
Draws 1 0 1
Losses 4 3 1
Goals for 17 9 8
Goals against 13 9 4
Clean sheets 2 1 1
Failed to score 3 1 2

The Iceland men's national under-21 football team is a national under-21 football team of Iceland and is controlled by the Football Association of Iceland. The team is considered to be the feeder team for the senior Icelandic men's national football team. Since the establishment of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 1978, the team has reached the Euro Championship finals on two occasions, most recently in 2021. In the 2011 and 2021 tournaments they were knocked out in the group stages.

The team is for Icelandic players aged under 21 at the start of the calendar year in which a two-year UEFA European Under-21 Championship campaign begins, so some players can remain with the squad until the age of 23. Players can represent Iceland at any level as long as they are eligible, giving them the option to compete for the U21s, senior team, and then U21s once more. This has been the case for several senior team players like Eiður Guðjohnsen, Heiðar Helguson, Jón Daði Böðvarsson and Jóhann Berg Guðmundsson.

History

From 1978 to 2009 the team never qualified for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship tournament finals. In late 2010, the team sealed qualification to the championships for the very first team in their history. During the qualification stage they finished second in their group behind the Czech Republic and qualified for the playoffs as a result of being one of the best runners-up in the whole qualification process. Their most notable win came in a 4–1 home victory over Germany. In the next stage they played against Scotland in a two-legged affair in which they won 4–2 on aggregate over the two games.

Their remarkable qualification campaign saw them qualify for the finals where they were drawn against Belarus, Denmark and Switzerland in Group A. In their first two group games they were comfortably beaten by Belarus and Switzerland. In their final group game they defeated Denmark who were the hosts of the tournament 3–1. Iceland would finish third in the group, level on points with the second placed and fourth placed teams. Following the end of the tournament, UEFA announced its Team of the Tournament with striker Kolbeinn Sigþórsson named on the list.

Iceland qualified to the tournament for the second time in 2021.

The Iceland U21 national football team represents Iceland in international football competitions for players under the age of 21. As a vital part of the Icelandic Football Association, the team serves as a crucial stepping stone for young talents aspiring to make their mark on the senior national team.

Known for their resilience and determination, the Iceland U21 squad showcases a blend of emerging talent and tactical discipline, reflecting the growing strength of Icelandic football on the international stage. The team competes in various tournaments, including the UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers, where they aim to develop skills, gain experience, and foster teamwork among the next generation of Icelandic footballers.

With a strong emphasis on youth development, the Iceland U21 team is committed to nurturing players who embody the spirit of Icelandic football—characterized by hard work, unity, and a never-give-up attitude. As they strive for success on the field, the team also aims to inspire pride and passion among fans back home in Iceland.