FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA

France vs Azerbaijan, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - UEFA, Group Stage

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France
  • 45'+2': Kylian Mbappé
  • 69': Adrien Rabiot
  • 84': Florian Thauvin
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3 - 0
Azerbaijan

    Kylian Mbappé scores in 10th-straight game as France cruise

    Kylian Mbappé continued his remarkable scoring streak by netting a stunning opener in France's 3-0 World Cup qualifying win against Azerbaijan at Parc des Princes.

    Match Commentary

    • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
    • 0': First Half begins.
    • 1': Attempt saved. Kylian Mbappé (France) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Sahruddin Mahammadaliyev (Azerbaijan).
    • 1': Corner, France. Conceded by Sahruddin Mahammadaliyev.
    • 5': Delay in match because of an injury Rüstam Ahmadzada (Azerbaijan).
    • 6': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 6': Foul by Mahir Emreli (Azerbaijan).
    • 6': Kingsley Coman (France) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 8': Foul by Abdulla Xaybulayev (Azerbaijan).
    • 8': Kingsley Coman (France) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 10': Attempt saved. Malo Gusto (France) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Sahruddin Mahammadaliyev (Azerbaijan). Assisted by Kylian Mbappé.
    • 10': Corner, France. Conceded by Sahruddin Mahammadaliyev.
    • 12': Foul by Khéphren Thuram (France).
    • 12': Toral Bayramov (Azerbaijan) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 16': Elvin Cafarquliyev (Azerbaijan) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 16': Foul by William Saliba (France).
    • 17': Foul by Abdulla Xaybulayev (Azerbaijan).
    • 17': Kylian Mbappé (France) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 17': Foul by Abdulla Xaybulayev (Azerbaijan).
    • 17': Kylian Mbappé (France) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 18': Attempt missed. Dayot Upamecano (France) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Michael Olise following a set piece situation.
    • 19': Attempt blocked. Kylian Mbappé (France) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Adrien Rabiot.
    • 21': Attempt blocked. Hugo Ekitiké (France) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Khéphren Thuram.
    • 22': Attempt blocked. Michael Olise (France) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kylian Mbappé.
    • 22': Attempt missed. Theo Hernández (France) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the left.
    • 23': Attempt missed. Hugo Ekitiké (France) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Adrien Rabiot with a cross.
    • 24': Attempt blocked. Hugo Ekitiké (France) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Michael Olise with a through ball.
    • 24': Corner, France. Conceded by Bahlul Mustafazada.
    • 25': Corner, France. Conceded by Sahruddin Mahammadaliyev.
    • 25': Attempt missed. Michael Olise (France) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left following a corner.
    • 26': Foul by Toral Bayramov (Azerbaijan).
    • 26': Theo Hernández (France) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 26': Toral Bayramov (Azerbaijan) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 29': Corner, France. Conceded by Elvin Badalov.
    • 30': Attempt missed. Adrien Rabiot (France) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Michael Olise with a cross.
    • 31': Attempt saved. Kylian Mbappé (France) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Sahruddin Mahammadaliyev (Azerbaijan). Assisted by Theo Hernández.
    • 32': Corner, France. Conceded by Anton Krivotsyuk.
    • 39': Attempt blocked. Michael Olise (France) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kylian Mbappé.
    • 40': Foul by Emin Mahmudov (Azerbaijan).
    • 40': Khéphren Thuram (France) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 42': Foul by Qismat Aliyev (Azerbaijan).
    • 42': Kingsley Coman (France) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 43': Attempt saved. Hugo Ekitiké (France) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Sahruddin Mahammadaliyev (Azerbaijan). Assisted by Michael Olise.
    • 45': Foul by Khéphren Thuram (France).
    • 45': Mahir Emreli (Azerbaijan) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
    • 45'+2': Goal! France 1, Azerbaijan 0. Kylian Mbappé (France) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Hugo Ekitiké.
    • 45'+3': First Half ends, France 1, Azerbaijan 0.
    • 45': Second Half begins France 1, Azerbaijan 0.
    • 48': Foul by Mahir Emreli (Azerbaijan).
    • 48': Khéphren Thuram (France) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 49': Attempt saved. Kingsley Coman (France) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Sahruddin Mahammadaliyev (Azerbaijan). Assisted by Adrien Rabiot.
    • 49': Hugo Ekitiké (France) hits the left post with a right footed shot from the right side of the box.
    • 50': Corner, France. Conceded by Bahlul Mustafazada.
    • 52': Foul by Rüstam Ahmadzada (Azerbaijan).
    • 52': Kylian Mbappé (France) wins a free kick on the right wing.
    • 52': Rüstam Ahmadzada (Azerbaijan) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 55': Adrien Rabiot (France) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 55': Foul by Qismat Aliyev (Azerbaijan).
    • 58': Attempt blocked. Kylian Mbappé (France) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Michael Olise.
    • 58': Attempt missed. Kylian Mbappé (France) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right following a fast break.
    • 61': Substitution, Azerbaijan. Musa Qurbanli replaces Rüstam Ahmadzada.
    • 61': Emin Mahmudov (Azerbaijan) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 61': Foul by Michael Olise (France).
    • 62': Offside, Azerbaijan. Anton Krivotsyuk is caught offside.
    • 62': Attempt missed. Kylian Mbappé (France) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Theo Hernández.
    • 63': Attempt blocked. Hugo Ekitiké (France) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kingsley Coman.
    • 63': Foul by Adrien Rabiot (France).
    • 63': Mahir Emreli (Azerbaijan) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 63': Adrien Rabiot (France) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 65': Attempt blocked. Kylian Mbappé (France) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Theo Hernández.
    • 65': Corner, France. Conceded by Bahlul Mustafazada.
    • 65': Attempt missed. Adrien Rabiot (France) header from very close range misses to the left following a corner.
    • 66': Attempt missed. Hugo Ekitiké (France) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Adrien Rabiot.
    • 67': Adrien Rabiot (France) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 67': Foul by Emin Mahmudov (Azerbaijan).
    • 68': Attempt saved. Khéphren Thuram (France) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner by Sahruddin Mahammadaliyev (Azerbaijan). Assisted by Michael Olise.
    • 68': Corner, France. Conceded by Sahruddin Mahammadaliyev.
    • 69': Goal! France 2, Azerbaijan 0. Adrien Rabiot (France) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Kylian Mbappé with a cross following a corner.
    • 70': Substitution, Azerbaijan. Rahil Mammadov replaces Qismat Aliyev.
    • 70': Substitution, France. Eduardo Camavinga replaces Adrien Rabiot.
    • 70': Substitution, France. Maghnes Akliouche replaces Michael Olise.
    • 70': Substitution, Azerbaijan. Nariman Akhundzada replaces Mahir Emreli.
    • 71': Foul by William Saliba (France).
    • 71': Toral Bayramov (Azerbaijan) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 72': Delay in match because of an injury Toral Bayramov (Azerbaijan).
    • 72': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 72': Attempt missed. Rahil Mammadov (Azerbaijan) right footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Emin Mahmudov with a cross following a set piece situation.
    • 74': Attempt blocked. Hugo Ekitiké (France) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Eduardo Camavinga.
    • 74': Attempt missed. Kylian Mbappé (France) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
    • 76': Foul by Emin Mahmudov (Azerbaijan).
    • 76': Malo Gusto (France) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 76': Attempt blocked. Kylian Mbappé (France) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
    • 77': Delay in match because of an injury Abdulla Xaybulayev (Azerbaijan).
    • 77': Delay in match because of an injury Kylian Mbappé (France).
    • 78': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 78': Substitution, Azerbaijan. Murad Xaçayev replaces Abdulla Xaybulayev because of an injury.
    • 78': Substitution, Azerbaijan. Rahman Dasdamirov replaces Toral Bayramov.
    • 79': Substitution, France. Christopher Nkunku replaces Kingsley Coman.
    • 79': Substitution, France. Jean-Philippe Mateta replaces Hugo Ekitiké.
    • 80': Eduardo Camavinga (France) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 80': Foul by Musa Qurbanli (Azerbaijan).
    • 81': Foul by Maghnes Akliouche (France).
    • 81': Murad Xaçayev (Azerbaijan) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 81': Delay in match because of an injury Kylian Mbappé (France).
    • 83': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
    • 83': Substitution, France. Florian Thauvin replaces Kylian Mbappé because of an injury.
    • 84': Goal! France 3, Azerbaijan 0. Florian Thauvin (France) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Theo Hernández with a cross.
    • 85': Foul by Khéphren Thuram (France).
    • 85': Musa Qurbanli (Azerbaijan) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 89': Attempt missed. Eduardo Camavinga (France) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by William Saliba.
    • 90': Attempt blocked. Jean-Philippe Mateta (France) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Eduardo Camavinga.
    • 90': Corner, France. Conceded by Anton Krivotsyuk.
    • 90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
    • 90'+1': Florian Thauvin (France) wins a free kick on the left wing.
    • 90'+1': Foul by Emin Mahmudov (Azerbaijan).
    • 90'+4': Attempt missed. Florian Thauvin (France) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Christopher Nkunku.
    • 90'+6': Second Half ends, France 3, Azerbaijan 0.
    • 0': Match ends, France 3, Azerbaijan 0.

    Statistics

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    14 Fouls 8
    2 Yellow Cards 1
    0 Red Cards 0
    1 Offsides 0
    0 Corner Kicks 10
    6 Saves 0
    23.3 Possession 76.7
    1 SHOTS 33
    0 ON GOAL 9
    0.0 On Target % 0.3
    0 Penalty Goals 0
    0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
    148 Accurate Passes 649
    222 Passes 717
    0.7 Pass Completion % 0.9
    1 Accurate Crosses 8
    3 Crosses 29
    0.3 Cross % 0.3
    58 Long Balls 31
    17 Accurate Long Balls 28
    0.3 Long Balls % 0.9
    0 Blocked Shots 11
    18 Effective Tackles 6
    27 Tackles 9
    0.7 Tackle % 0.7
    8 Interceptions 4
    35 Effective Clearances 7
    35 Clearances 7

    Game Information

    Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA

    Venue: Parc des Princes
    Location: Paris, France
    Attendance: 40,150

    WCQ - UEFA Standings

    # TEAM GP GD PTS
    1 France 4 +6 10
    2 Ukraine 4 +1 7
    3 Iceland 4 +2 4
    4 Azerbaijan 4 -9 1
    Full Standings

    Line-Ups

    FRA France (4-4-2)

    No. Name
    16 Mike Maignan (GK)
    4 Dayot Upamecano
    17 William Saliba
    22 Theo Hernández
    2 Malo Gusto
    14 Adrien Rabiot Yellow Card
    19 Khephren Thuram
    7 Kingsley Coman
    11 Michael Olise
    10 Kylian Mbappé
    9 Hugo Ekitike
    France Substitutes:
    Florian Thauvin, Manu Koné, Maghnes Akliouche, Eduardo Camavinga, Ibrahima Konaté, Lucas Hernández, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Brice Samba, Jules Koundé, Christopher Nkunku, Lucas Digne, Lucas Chevalier.

    AZE Azerbaijan (5-4-1)

    No. Name
    1 Sahruddin Mahammadaliyev (GK)
    4 Bahlul Mustafazada
    5 Anton Krivotsyuk
    14 Elvin Badalov
    3 Elvin Cafarquliyev
    21 Qismat Aliyev
    15 Abdulakh Khaybulaev
    8 Emin Makhmudov
    11 Rustam Akhmedzade Yellow Card
    17 Toral Bayramov Yellow Card
    10 Mahir Emreli
    Azerbaijan Substitutes:
    Dzhalal Huseynov, Nariman Akhundzade, Rahman Dashdamirov, Abbas Huseynov, Anatolii Nuriev, Musa Qurbanly, Rza Cafarov, Murat Khachaev, Aydin Bayramov, Faiq Haciyev, Rahil Mammadov, Renat Dadachov.

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