Iceland Football teams

Football in Iceland is one of the country's most popular sports. The Úrvalsdeild, a professional football league in Iceland, is known as the top-tier football league in the country. There are 12 teams in this league and they compete in a double-circuit league style throughout the season. One of the most successful football teams is Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur (KR), based in Reykjavik. KR is the team with the most titles in the Úrvalsdeild, having won the league title 27 times in total. Other successful teams include teams such as Valur, FH, Breiðablik and Stjarnan. Additionally, the Iceland national football team has achieved great success in recent years. Participating in the European Football Championship in 2016, Iceland appeared in a major tournament for the first time in its history. They also took part in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, passing the group stage and winning at a World Cup for the first time in their history. Icelandic football continues to develop despite the country's harsh climatic conditions. Discovery and training of young talents through infrastructure works have an important place. In addition, various programs are organized to invest in the country's football infrastructure and train coaches. As a result of these efforts, Icelandic football is becoming more internationally recognized.