Greece earn 1:1 draw in snowy U21 play-off in Iceland

Greece came away with a 1:1 draw in their U21 play-off first leg in Iceland on 12 November 2026, a match played in heavy snow that complicated the fixture for the visiting side.

The encounter took place in the far north of Europe where wintry weather is already commonplace at this time of year. The snowy pitch and cold conditions were an unusual test for the Greek youngsters, many of whom are more accustomed to sun and seaside conditions.

Host nation comfortable in winter conditions

By contrast, the Iceland hosts showed no signs of discomfort from the weather; familiarity with such conditions helped them remain competitive throughout the 90 minutes.

Despite the adverse playing surface, Greece’s quality emerged and the visitors managed to secure a 1:1 result away from home.

The second leg is scheduled for 16 November 2026 in Athens.

Photo: press material from the event