SANTA CLARA, Calif. — It was always going to be a big test for Iceland: the long distance travel, the different time zone, the tough opponent. But to lose 3-0 to Mexico as part of a World Cup tune-up tour in front of 68,917 fans at Levi’s Stadium was very disappointing.
Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson, who looked forward to the match as a way to prepare for Iceland’s opening game against Argentina in this summer’s World Cup, found it hard to be positive following the game, especially given the scoreline.
“They outsmarted us in a way,” Hallgrimsson said.