France vs Azerbaijan: Lineup Announcements Revealed!
The French national football team is set to continue their mission toward the 2026 World Cup tonight at the Parc des Princes. Currently sitting at the top of their group with two victories, France faces Azerbaijan at 20:45. The last encounter with this opponent dates back to 1995, when France achieved a remarkable 10-0 victory in the Euro 1996 qualifiers.
Deschamps’ Tactical Approach for France vs. Azerbaijan
For tonight’s match, coach Didier Deschamps is expected to opt for a 4-4-2 formation. The defensive lineup will feature William Saliba and Dayot Upamecano. The flanks will be energized by Malo Gusto and Theo Hernandez. In midfield, Kingsley Coman, K. Thuram, Michael Olise, and Adrien Rabiot are set to provide support to the forward duo of Hugo Ekitike and captain Kylian Mbappé.
France vs. Azerbaijan: Team Lineups
The following are the anticipated starting lineups for both teams:
| France | Azerbaijan |
|---|---|
| Maignan | Mahammadaliyev |
| Gusto, Saliba, Upamecano, T. Hernandez | Aliyev, Badalov, Mustafazada, Krivotsyuk, Cafarquliyev |
| Olise, K. Thuram, Rabiot, Coman | Bayramov, Khaybulaev, Mahmudov (cap.), Ahmadzada |
| Ekitike, Mbappé (cap.) | Emreli |
Stay tuned to Emegypt for the latest updates and results from this intriguing matchup between France and Azerbaijan.
