
France vs Azerbaijan form
France has proven its strength as the top seeded team in Group D. After two matches, the Gauloises have defeated their two most formidable opponents, Ukraine (2-0) and Iceland (2-1).
If you look at the performance of coach Didier Deschamps and his team, it is easy to see that their performance was not very convincing. However, the spirit of a big team and the top stars in the squad still helped Les Bleus overcome difficulties to collect 6 full points.
In the third match, France will continue to play at home to welcome Azerbaijan. Against an opponent weaker in every aspect and rated lowest in Group D, there is no more likely scenario than adding 3 points to the home team's record, thereby helping them firmly stay on top.
In the past, France and Azerbaijan have only faced each other a total of 2 times in official tournaments. That was in the Euro 1996 qualifiers. At that time, the Hexagonal team easily won both matches with scores of 2-0 and 10-0.
Too many factors are against the guests. In fact, with the current potential, Azerbaijan can hardly dream big. The team under the direction of interim coach Aykhan Abbasov only modestly sets the goal of learning every time they enter the continental arena.
The 2026 World Cup qualifiers were no exception. Azerbaijan started with a 0-5 defeat at Iceland. However, the Caucasus team caused quite a surprise when they successfully held Ukraine to a 1-1 draw.

In front of less than 10,000 home fans at the Tofiq Bahramov Republic Stadium, Emin Mahmudov and his teammates had a resilient match. Despite only having 26% possession and 4 shots, with half of them on target, their excellent defensive efforts paid off.
In addition to the fighting spirit of his players, the 1 point won against Ukraine is also considered the first achievement of interim coach Abbasov. It should be noted that under the previous reign of Fernando Santos, Azerbaijan lost 9/11 matches and was forced to choose to leave in early September.
Azerbaijan promises to march to the Parc des Princes with a relaxed but determined mentality. However, the huge difference in class between the two sides makes it difficult for the visitors to create a surprise. If they play to their full potential and do not get complacent, France will win big.
France vs Azerbaijan force information
France: Many key players such as Ferland Mendy, Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue, Wesley Fofana, Marcus Thuram, Bradley Barcola, Aurelien Tchouameni are absent due to injury and suspension.
Azerbaijan: Full force.
Expected lineup France vs Azerbaijan
France: Maignan; Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, T. Hernandez; Rabiot, Kone; Coman, Olise, Ekitike; Mbappe
Azerbaijan: Mahammadaliyev; Dashdamirov, Badalov, Mustafazada, Krivotsyuk, Aliyev; Khaybulaev, Mahmudov, Nuriiev; Emreli, Dadashov
Prediction: 4-0
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