Live Streaming and Match Time for France vs Azerbaijan FIFA World Cup Qualifier

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Live Streaming and Match Time for France vs Azerbaijan FIFA World Cup Qualifier

France Eyes Victory Against Azerbaijan in World Cup Qualifiers

France Aims to Extend Winning Streak in World Cup Quest

France is set to continue their impressive run in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers as they prepare to face Azerbaijan in a crucial Group D encounter this Friday. Les Bleus lead the group with a perfect six points from their first two matches, positioning themselves as strong candidates for early qualification. Azerbaijan, on the other hand, finds themselves at the bottom with just one point, trailing Iceland by two.

Strong Past Performance and Team Adjustments

Despite some challenges, France secured vital wins in September against Ukraine (2-0) and Iceland (2-1), largely thanks to key contributions from Kylian Mbappé and Bradley Barcola. With two World Cup titles under their belt, from 1998 and 2018, France remains a dominant force on the international stage.

Historically, France has had little trouble against Azerbaijan, winning both matches in their previous encounters during the Euro 1996 qualifiers.

Azerbaijan’s Struggle for Success Continues

Azerbaijan’s qualifiers began on a tough note, suffering a 5-0 defeat to Iceland followed by a 1-1 draw with Ukraine. Interim coach Aykhan Abbasov, taking over after Fernando Santos, is eager for a breakthrough, having not secured a competitive win since a friendly victory over Kazakhstan in June. A commendable performance in Paris might boost their spirits ahead of their upcoming match against Ukraine.

France’s Lineup Adjustments Amid Injuries

France will have to accommodate several changes to their lineup due to the suspension of Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, who received a red card against Iceland. Additionally, Bradley Barcola, Marcus Thuram, and Ousmane Dembele are out with injuries, prompting coach Didier Deschamps to rework the team setup.

Adrien Rabiot is anticipated to bolster the midfield, while the attack led by Mbappé and Michael Olise might see the addition of Kingsley Coman and Hugo Ekitike.

Azerbaijan to Rely on Familiar Faces

Azerbaijan is expected to maintain stability in their lineup, with Renat Dadashov and Mahir Emreli spearheading the attack. Emin Mahmudov, Azerbaijan’s top scorer, will anchor the midfield as he earns his 55th cap. A five-man defensive strategy is likely, with Rahman Dashdamirov being a probable starter on the right flank to counter France’s offensive capabilities.

Projected Starting Lineups

France	Azerbaijan
Maignan	Mahammadaliyev
Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, T. Hernandez	Dashdamirov, Badalov, Mustafazada, Krivotsyuk, Aliyev
Rabiot, Kone	Khaybulaev, Mahmudov, Nuriiev
Coman, Olise, Ekitike, Mbappe	Emreli, Dadashov