Iceland's Captain Calls for Improvement After Euros Exit

Iceland's team captain, Glodis Viggosdottir, spoke to Reuters following her team's 4-3 loss to Norway in their final Group A match at the Women's Euros. She acknowledged the need for Iceland to improve to keep pace with the advancements seen in women's football across Europe.

In a challenging group, Iceland faced narrow defeats, losing 1-0 to Finland and 2-0 to Switzerland. They managed to score three goals in their final game against Norway, but ultimately lost to the group winners, concluding Viggosdottir's fourth Euros campaign.

Viggosdottir, reflecting on the pace of development in the women's game, noted that other countries are actively pushing women's football forward. She emphasized the importance of Iceland not falling behind, as they aspire to compete with the best. She acknowledged Iceland's size and the need to find that "little extra" to make them special, something they didn't quite achieve in this tournament.

Iceland finished at the bottom of the group without any points, alongside Finland. Norway and Switzerland advanced to the knockout stage.

Viggosdottir expressed her disappointment at not securing a win in Switzerland. She highlighted the need to maximize Iceland's playing resources, given their smaller population. She stressed the importance of getting the best out of every player and finding that special edge.

Even an hour after the final whistle, still in her kit, Viggosdottir was already looking ahead to the next challenge for her national team. She acknowledged the areas that needed improvement and emphasized the need to perform better in future competitions.