Match report

France Defeats Azerbaijan 3-0 in World Cup Qualification Europe

France
France
3–0
FT
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Oct 10, 2025

France strolled to a 3-0 victory over Azerbaijan in their World Cup Qualification Europe match, with key goals from Kylian Mbappe, Adrien Rabiot, and Florian Thauvin. The match saw a flurry of substitutions and yellow cards, but France maintained their dominance throughout the game.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: France 3-0 Azerbaijan
  • • Kylian Mbappe scored the opening goal in the 45th minute, assisted by Houssem Aouar Ekitike
  • • Adrien Rabiot scored in the 63rd minute, assisted by Kylian Mbappe
  • • Florian Thauvin scored the third goal in the 84th minute, assisted by Theo Hernandez
  • • Two yellow cards were given to Azerbaijan players Tural Bayramov and Rauf Shukurov

Lineups

France

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Maignan (G)
  • 2 M. Gusto (D)
  • 17 W. Saliba (D)
  • 4 D. Upamecano (D)
  • 22 T. Hernandez (D)
  • 11 M. Olise (M)
  • 19 K. Thuram (M)
  • 14 A. Rabiot (M)
  • 7 K. Coman (M)
  • 9 H. Ekitike (F)
  • 10 K. Mbappe (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 B. Samba
  • 23 L. Chevalier
  • 3 L. Digne
  • 5 J. Kounde
  • 6 E. Camavinga
  • 8 M. Kone
  • 12 M. Akliouche
  • 13 J. Mateta
  • 15 I. Konate
  • 18 C. Nkunku
  • 20 F. Thauvin
  • 21 L. Hernandez

Azerbaijan

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Mahammadaliyev (G)
  • 21 Q. Aliyev (D)
  • 14 E. Badalov (D)
  • 4 B. Mustafazada (D)
  • 5 A. Krivotsyuk (D)
  • 3 E. Cafarquliyev (D)
  • 17 T. Bayramov (M)
  • 8 E. Mahmudov
  • 15 A. Khaybulaev (M)
  • 11 R. Ahmadzada (M)
  • 10 M. Emreli (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 A. Bayramov
  • 2 R. Mammadov
  • 6 M. Khachayev
  • 7 A. Nuriyev
  • 9 R. Dadashov
  • 13 A. Huseynov
  • 16 R. Dashdamirov
  • 18 C. Huseynov
  • 19 N. Akhundzade
  • 20 F. Hadzhiyev
  • 22 M. Qurbanly
  • 23 R. Cafarov

Timeline

  1. Azerbaijan
    26' Azerbaijan Card · Yellow Card
    T. Bayramov

    Foul

  2. France
    45' France Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Mbappe · Assist: H. Ekitike
  3. Azerbaijan
    52' Azerbaijan Card · Yellow Card
    R. Əhmədzadə

    Foul

  4. Azerbaijan
    61' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Əhmədzadə · On: M. Qurbanly
  5. France
    63' France Card · Yellow Card
    Adrien Rabiot

    Foul

  6. France
    69' France Goal · Normal Goal
    Adrien Rabiot · Assist: K. Mbappe
  7. France
    70' France subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Adrien Rabiot · On: E. Camavinga
  8. Azerbaijan
    70' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Q. Alıyev · On: Rahil Mammadov
  9. Azerbaijan
    70' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Emreli · On: Nariman Akhundzade
  10. Azerbaijan
    78' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Khaybulaev · On: M. Khachayev
  11. Azerbaijan
    78' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Bayramov · On: Rahman Dashdamirov
  12. France
    79' France subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Ekitike · On: J. Mateta
  13. France
    79' France subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Coman · On: C. Nkunku
  14. France
    83' France subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Mbappe · On: F. Thauvin
  15. France
    84' France Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Thauvin · Assist: T. Hernández

Match Stats

Stat France Azerbaijan
Fouls 8 14
Pass Accuracy 91% 67%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 33 1
Corners 10 0
Total Passes 717 222
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 11 0
Shots on Target 9 0
xG 3.23 0.14
Shots off Target 13 1
Possession 77% 23%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 649 148
Shots Inside Box 23 1
Saves 0 6
Shots Outside Box 10 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Kylian Mbappe's goal in the 45th minute set the tone for France, establishing a clear lead going into halftime
  • ▸ Florian Thauvin's goal in the 84th minute sealed the victory for France, providing a strong finish to their World Cup Qualification Europe campaign