Iceland’s national football team hosts Finland tonight at Laugardalsvöllur Stadium in Reykjavík in the second round of FIFA’s World Cup qualifiers. The FIFA World Cup will be held in Russia in 2018.
Last summer Iceland became is the smallest nation (population 330.000) ever to play at the European final Championship. The team had a storming tournament and stunned the footballing world by beating the star-studded England national team and advancing to the quarter finals.
This is the second game day of Group I, which is made up of Iceland, Finland, Ukraine, Kosovo, Turkey and Croatia, each to play home-and-away.
In the first round Iceland drew 1-1 away against Ukraine and Finland drew 1-1 at home against Kosovo.
Finland boss Hans Backe told FIFA.com this week that Iceland's UEFA EURO 2016 success is a source of inspiration for all the Nordic countries. They showed that it is possible to do something special if you do things the right way.
The Icelandic team has not lost a competitive game in Reykjavík since June 2013.
Finland has the competitive advance in the last 14 matches between the nations, having won 8 against Iceland’s 4, while 2 have ended all square.
The game is sold out but the next best thing from being at the stadium is watching the games in a great atmosphere of passionate fans. Here are three of the best spots in Reykjavík to experience the game, on a big screen and maybe have a cold beer or two in good company.
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English Pub
English Pub tailors directly to the die-hard sports fan that desires a great atmosphere, a cold beer, and some good food. Get to English Pub from 16.00-19.00 to enjoy their happy hour.
English Pub, Austurstræti 12, 101 Reykjavík
Kex Hostel
Housed in an old biscuit factory in downtown Reykjavik, Kex hostel offers a great place to chill and watch football, while enjoying a cold lager or a specialty ale. One of our favourite places in the capital.
Kex Hostel, Skúlagata 28, 101 Reykjavík.
Lebowski Bar
Support your favorite European team, while enjoying “the dude’s” favorite drink, a White Russian, at the great Lebowski Bar. The bar offers a great place to watch a game, while also enjoying a burger, great chicken wings, onion rings, or a delicious shake.
Lebowski, Laugarvegur 20, 101 Reykjavík
Ölver Sports Bar
A true sports bar that is sure to provide a great atmosphere for all the games. Ölver has a full service bar with all your favorite beers on tap, in addition to a popular food menu that provides the perfect meal for game time. Most importantly, there isn´t a bad seat in the house as Ölver has 3 large projection screens as well as a number of flat-screen televisions that are positioned at all corners. This honest and unpretentious bar is located on the ground floor of a small shopping mall in Laugardalur valley, within 10 minutes by car from downtown Reykjavík.
Ölver, Álfheimar 74, 104 Reykjavík
Iceland’s national football team hosts Finland tonight at Laugardalsvöllur Stadium in Reykjavík in the second round of FIFA’s World Cup qualifiers. The FIFA World Cup will be held in Russia in 2018.
Last summer Iceland became is the smallest nation (population 330.000) ever to play at the European final Championship. The team had a storming tournament and stunned the footballing world by beating the star-studded England national team and advancing to the quarter finals.
This is the second game day of Group I, which is made up of Iceland, Finland, Ukraine, Kosovo, Turkey and Croatia, each to play home-and-away.
In the first round Iceland drew 1-1 away against Ukraine and Finland drew 1-1 at home against Kosovo.
Finland boss Hans Backe told FIFA.com this week that Iceland's UEFA EURO 2016 success is a source of inspiration for all the Nordic countries. They showed that it is possible to do something special if you do things the right way.
The Icelandic team has not lost a competitive game in Reykjavík since June 2013.
Finland has the competitive advance in the last 14 matches between the nations, having won 8 against Iceland’s 4, while 2 have ended all square.
The game is sold out but the next best thing from being at the stadium is watching the games in a great atmosphere of passionate fans. Here are three of the best spots in Reykjavík to experience the game, on a big screen and maybe have a cold beer or two in good company.
Read more: German band releases a terrible song based on the Icelandic football team's famous war cry
English Pub
English Pub tailors directly to the die-hard sports fan that desires a great atmosphere, a cold beer, and some good food. Get to English Pub from 16.00-19.00 to enjoy their happy hour.
English Pub, Austurstræti 12, 101 Reykjavík
Kex Hostel
Housed in an old biscuit factory in downtown Reykjavik, Kex hostel offers a great place to chill and watch football, while enjoying a cold lager or a specialty ale. One of our favourite places in the capital.
Kex Hostel, Skúlagata 28, 101 Reykjavík.
Lebowski Bar
Support your favorite European team, while enjoying “the dude’s” favorite drink, a White Russian, at the great Lebowski Bar. The bar offers a great place to watch a game, while also enjoying a burger, great chicken wings, onion rings, or a delicious shake.
Lebowski, Laugarvegur 20, 101 Reykjavík
Ölver Sports Bar
A true sports bar that is sure to provide a great atmosphere for all the games. Ölver has a full service bar with all your favorite beers on tap, in addition to a popular food menu that provides the perfect meal for game time. Most importantly, there isn´t a bad seat in the house as Ölver has 3 large projection screens as well as a number of flat-screen televisions that are positioned at all corners. This honest and unpretentious bar is located on the ground floor of a small shopping mall in Laugardalur valley, within 10 minutes by car from downtown Reykjavík.
Ölver, Álfheimar 74, 104 Reykjavík
