France play their remaining recreation of 2025 and their profitable 2026 World Cup qualifying marketing campaign by visiting Azerbaijan on Sunday.
Captain Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Les Bleus thrashed Ukraine 4-0 at dwelling on Thursday to seal their spot on the finals within the US, Canada and Mexico.
Azerbaijan have one level and can end backside of the group, having misplaced 2-0 at dwelling to Iceland three days in the past.
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Azerbaijan beginning lineup vs France
Toral Bayramov has left Azerbaijan’s squad via damage, as has fellow Qarabag defender Elvin Jafarguliyev due to a fever.
“We’ve got gamers lacking, however I imagine we are going to compete nicely with the help of the followers,” mentioned coach Aykhan Abbasov:
“Video games towards such groups could also be vital for our future. We wish to win factors once we put together to play towards any opponents.
“Every part is feasible in soccer. We’ll attempt to please our followers.”
Azerbaijan beginning XI: Sahruddin Mahammadaliyev, Elvin Badalov, Bahlul Mustafazada, Anton Krivotsyuk, Qismat Aliyev, Emin Mahmudov, Abdulla Xaybulayev, Rahman Dasdamirov, Ceyhun Nuriyev, Renat Dadashov, Xayal Aliyev
Azerbaijan substitutes: Rufat Abbasov, Sabuhi Abdullazada, Anatoli Nuriyev, Nariman Akhundzada, Aydin Bayramov, Abbas Huseynov, Badavi Huseynov, Rufat Abdullazada, Calal Huseynov, Mustafa Ahmadzada, Salahat Agayev
France beginning lineup vs Azerbaijan
Paris Saint-Germain forwards Ousmane Dembele and Want Doue, Tottenham striker Randal Kolo Muani, Milan midfielder Adrien Rabiot and Actual Madrid counterpart Aurelien Tchouameni are sidelined for France.
Mbappe has returned to Actual Madrid with ankle swelling. “The gamers who’re right here shall be seeking to win,” mentioned coach Didier Deschamps.
“That’s one thing we now have to do. Our opponents will give it every part they have. The gamers should handle that.”
France beginning XI: Lucas Chevalier, Malo Gusto, Ibrahima Konate, Lucas Hernandez, Theo Hernandez, Maghnes Akliouche, Warren Zaire-Emery, Christopher Nkunku, Khephren Thuram, Hugo Ekitike, Jean-Philippe Mateta
France substitutes: Brice Samba, Lucas Digne, Dayot Upamecano, Jules Kounde, Florian Thauvin, Michael Olise, N’Golo Kante, Rayan Cherki, Mike Maignan, William Saliba, Bradley Barcola
Methods to watch Azerbaijan vs France: TV and on-line streams
Albania vs England kicks off on Sunday at 17:00 GMT (12:00 ET / 09:00 PT), with dwell protection within the UK on Amazon Prime PPV, which costs £2.49 for the sport.
France squad vs Azerbaijan
Goalkeepers: Lucas Chevalier (PSG), Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Brice Samba (Rennes)
Defenders: Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Malo Gusto (Chelsea), Lucas Hernandez (PSG), Theo Hernandez (Al-Hilal), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich)
Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga (Actual Madrid), N’Golo Kante (Al-Ittihad), Manu Kone (Roma), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), Warren Zaire-Emery (PSG).
Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco), Bradley Barcola (PSG), Rayan Cherki (Manchester Metropolis), Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool), Randal Kolo Muani (Tottenham), Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace), Kylian Mbappe (Actual Madrid), Christopher Nkunku (Milan).
When is the draw for the 2026 World Cup finals?
The draw for the World Cup finals will happen on December 5 2025 on the Kennedy Heart in Washington DC, with the ceremony beginning at 17:00 GMT (12:00 ET/ 09:00 PT).
The match runs from June 11 till July 19 2026.
2026 World Cup playoffs dates
The highest crew from every of the 12 European Qualifier teams proceeds routinely to the finals, which shall be expanded to 48 groups.
The 12 runners-up in every group will be a part of 4 Nations League groups within the two-legged play-off ties, which shall be drawn from pots based mostly on groups’ information through the marketing campaign and happen on March 26 and 31 2026.