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Iceland beat Croatia 4–0 in Women’s World Cup playoff

Arna Eiríksdóttir scored twice as Iceland secured an emphatic away win in Pula.

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Iceland’s women beat Croatia 4–0 in Pula on 9 October in the first leg of their opening playoff round for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Arna Eiríksdóttir opened the scoring with a header in the 14th minute following a long throw-in by Sveindís Jane Jónsdóttir. Iceland led 1–0 at half-time.

Captain Glódís Perla Viggósdóttir converted a penalty in the 67th minute, and Hlín Eiríksdóttir made it 3–0 in the 75th. Arna added her second in stoppage time.

The return leg is scheduled for Laugardalsvöllur on Tuesday 13 October at 17:30. Iceland take a four-goal advantage into that match, but the tie will not be decided until both legs have been played.

Source: Official match information