Azerbaijan vs France: Mateta Equalizes in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
The highly anticipated match between Azerbaijan and France took place as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. This event marked the final qualifying match for France, who had already secured their spot in the World Cup tournament, set to occur between June 11 and July 19, 2026, across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Azerbaijan vs France Match Overview
Azerbaijan entered this match with no hope of qualification, sitting at the bottom of their group with only one point. Despite their struggles, both teams aimed to finish the qualifiers positively.
Match Details
- Date and Time: The match started at 18:00 local time.
- Location: Tofik Bakhramov Stadium, Baku, Azerbaijan.
- Live Broadcast: Viewers could watch live on TF1.
Team Compositions
Both teams fielded competitive lineups for this crucial match:
| Azerbaijan | France |
|---|---|
| Magomedaliyev | Chevalier |
| Badalov | Gusto |
| Mustafazade | Konaté (captain) |
| Krivotsyuk | L. Hernandez |
| G. Aliyev | T. Hernandez |
| Makhmudov (captain) | Akliouche |
| Khaybulayev | Zaïre-Emery |
| Dashdamirov | K. Thuram |
| Nuriyev | Nkunku |
| Dadasov | Mateta |
| K. Aliyev | Ekitiké |
Match Officials
The match was officiated by Latvian referee Andris Treimanis.
Overall, this match served as a closing chapter in the World Cup qualification journey for both teams, with France aiming for a strong finish and Azerbaijan looking to improve their performance.
