The match between Azerbaijan and France will take place at the Tofik Bakhramov Republican Stadium in Baku on 16 November. The qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup ends today in some groups. The 1998 and 2018 world champions have already secured their place in the 2026 World Cup.
Azerbaijan national football team
In the sixth round, only honour is at stake for Azerbaijan. The team has had an unsuccessful qualifying round for the World Cup. Another defeat in Baku will mean a second consecutive unsuccessful qualifying cycle. There is little reason for hope, despite the home advantage, as Azerbaijan has not won in eight home games (2 draws, 6 defeats), with three of the last four defeats at the Tofik Bakhramov Stadium coming without scoring a goal.
Rustam Ahmadzadeh will be absent from Azerbaijan’s squad due to suspension.
France national football team
The 1998 and 2018 world champions are looking to end this campaign on a positive note in their away match against Azerbaijan. This is the main motivation for Les Bleus (the Blues) to win.
A veritable festival in the second half against Ukraine allowed France to book their ticket to next summer’s finals. All goals were scored after the break, including a brace from captain Kylian Mbappé, who brought his career total to 400 goals.
Les Bleus are now aiming to remain unbeaten in their second consecutive qualifying campaign. Despite scoring at least two goals in four of their last five away games, Didier Deschamps’ side have only won twice during that period (1 draw, 2 defeats).
Eduardo Camavinga left the French national team after the victory over Ukraine, while Jules Koundé and Manu Koné are suspended.
Azerbaijan France prediction
The pressure from the French football community, as well as the hosts’ play, will be less intense. Deschamps’ team is capable of finishing the match without conceding goals and has a good chance of success.
Probable score 0:2
