🇮🇸 Iceland
Europe · FIFA ISL
Key Statistics
3
Matches
0-1-2
Record (W-D-L)
2
Goals Scored
-3
Goal Difference
1
Points
0
Titles 🏆
387.6K
Population
$16B
GDP
Editorial Analysis & Historical Context
Rigorous Analysis: Iceland captured the world’s attention with their "Viking Clap" fans, making a heroic run at the Euros and World Cup. Once the novelty wore off, they promptly returned to being a cold volcanic island that struggles to find eleven active players.
They were the ultimate tournament darling, but the magic has faded, leaving only memories of loud shouting and defensive blocks. A fun story, but a short one.
Tournament History
| Year | Host | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Russia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | — |
| Total | 1 editions | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | — |
World Cup Appearances
2018
Economic & Demographic Football Efficiency
Iceland has a population of 387.6K and an estimated GDP of $16B. Bilardo Water normalizes goals, points, and championships against demographic and economic scale to measure true football efficiency beyond raw financial advantage.
Per Capita Rankings
| Metric | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per million people | 5.16 | #11 / 84 |
| Points per million people | 2.58 | #20 / 84 |
| Wins per million people | — | #73 / 84 |
| Trophies per 10M people | — | #44 / 84 |
Per GDP Rankings
| Metric | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per $1B GDP | 0.12 | #17 / 84 |
| Points per $1B GDP | 0.06 | #31 / 84 |
| Wins per $1B GDP | — | #75 / 84 |
| Trophies per $10B GDP | — | #44 / 84 |
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