France, Azerbaijan and World Cup
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Lovely evening for the newcomers.An unprecedented French team was fielded against Azerbaijan this Sunday evening. Already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, the French team was reshuffled by Didier
France rounded off their successful World Cup qualifying campaign with a 3-1 win over Azerbaijan in Baku. Les Bleus fell behind to an early Renat Dadashov strike but Jean-Philippe Mateta and Maghnes Akliouche were on target before an own goal made it a comfortable victory.
France came from behind to complete their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 3-1 win over Azerbaijan in Baku, overturning an early scare to finish the group in style.
The long trip to Azerbaijan perhaps didnβt appeal to Mbappé for what is essentially a dead rubber, but an official reason has been supplied as to why Didier Deschampsβ captain wonβt be playing. Franceβs No. 10 was r eleased from international duty on Friday due to an ankle issue likely sustained in Thursdayβs triumph over Ukraine.
A second-string French side overcome a nervous start to beat Azerbaijan 3-1 away on Sunday and wrap up their World Cup campaign after having already qualified.
A Kylian Mbappe-less France secured a comeback, 3-1 win over a plucky Azerbaijan to end their World Cup qualifying campaign on a high
France rounded out their 2026 World Cup qualifiers with another victory on Sunday, as the UEFA group D toppers beat Azerbaijan 3-1 at the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium.
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A result destined to change and that doesn't alter the standings, as France is already mathematically qualified, but still a remarkable goal for several reasons. The Azerbaijani lead was scored by Renat Dadashov,