Live: Mbappé Scores as France Dominates Azerbaijan Before Halftime

The French national football team faced Azerbaijan in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying match. This match marked the third qualifying game for France, following victories against Ukraine and Iceland. With aspirations to top Group D, the team, under the guidance of coach Didier Deschamps, aimed for a direct qualification to the World Cup taking place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, across the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

Match Details

The game was held at the iconic Parc des Princes in Paris. Fans eagerly awaited the kick-off scheduled for 20:45 local time. TF1 broadcasted the match live, ensuring that supporters could follow their team’s performance.

Team Lineups

• France:
  • Maignan
  • Gusto
  • Saliba
  • Upamecano
  • T. Hernandez
  • K. Thuram
  • Rabiot
  • Coman
  • Olise
  • Ekitiké
  • Mbappé (captain)
• Azerbaijan:
  • Magomedaliyev
  • G. Aliyev
  • Badalov
  • Mustafazade
  • Krivostsyuk
  • Jafarguliyev
  • T. Bayramov
  • Khaibulaev
  • Makhmudov (captain)
  • Akhmedzade
  • Emreli

Officials and Commentary

The match was officiated by Norwegian referee Rohit Saggi. Commentary was provided by Louise Pointin, Valentin Baudry, and Alexandre Lemarié, with Denis Ménétrier leading the attack analysis from the Kop d’Austerlitz.

Importance of the Match

As the reigning vice-champions of the World Cup and third-place finishers in the last UEFA Nations League, France entered the match with high expectations. Securing a victory against Azerbaijan was essential for maintaining their position atop the group and ensuring their path to the World Cup remains clear.