France had the better chances of a tame first half although Griezmann was well off target with a free-kick.

Giroud felt France should have had a penalty for handball by Kari Arnason but nothing was given and the striker was booked for his protests.

Iceland threatened when Jon Bodvarsson had a shot deflected at Steve Mandanda and Birkir Bjarnason headed wide from a corner.

Lucas Digne had a long-range shot blocked for France before a powerful effort from Benjamin Pavard struck Griezmann and did not trouble goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson.

Griezmann got himself into a good position as France broke but his shot was easily saved by Halldorsson.

The key moment did not come until after the hour when Griezmann charged into the area and was kicked in the thigh by Skulason.

Giroud confidently dispatched the spot-kick, sending Halldorsson the wrong way.

France had opportunities to make victory more comfortable in the latter stages.

Blaise Matuidi hit the post with a low shot in the 78th minute after a good run by Kingsley Coman.

Wissam Ben Yedder also got a sight of goal after controlling nicely and playing a one-two with Griezmann but Halldorsson saved with his feet.