Match Result & Highlights
On October 10, 2025, France played a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Azerbaijan, and won 3-0 at home.
- Kylian Mbappé scored just before halftime and assisted Adrien Rabiot for the second goal.
- Florian Thauvin, coming on in the 83rd minute, added the third with his first touch.
- Unfortunately, Mbappé aggravated a recurring ankle injury late in the game and had to be substituted.
- With this win, France remains unbeaten in major tournament qualifiers (26 matches) and leads Group D with 9 points from 3 matches.
- Azerbaijan, meanwhile, is at the bottom of the group with only 1 point so far.
Injury Concern: Mbappé Out for Next Match
The French Football Federation (FFF) confirmed that Mbappé will withdraw from France’s next qualifier vs Iceland, due to the ankle injury sustained in the Azerbaijan match. He scored a goal and provided an assist before leaving the pitch in the 83rd minute.
Context: Group D & Road to Qualification
This match was part of the UEFA Group D qualifying stage for World Cup 2026. Group D contains France, Azerbaijan, Iceland, and Ukraine.The group winner qualifies directly for the World Cup. The runner-up moves to the playoff round. France’s next match is against Iceland on October 13, 2025.
Analysis & Takeaways
- France delivered a convincing result but were not at their most fluid — coach Didier Deschamps criticized the slow ball movement in the first half.
- Azerbaijan put up resistance, but ultimately could not contain France’s attacking threats.
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The Mbappé injury adds uncertainty — France must manage without their captain and star forward in upcoming matches.
