Match report
France Defeats Azerbaijan 3-0 in World Cup Qualification Europe
France
3–0
FT
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
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26' Azerbaijan Card · Yellow CardT. BayramovFoul
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45' France Goal · Normal GoalK. Mbappe · Assist: H. Ekitike -
52' Azerbaijan Card · Yellow CardR. ƏhmədzadəFoul
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61' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Əhmədzadə · On: M. Qurbanly -
63' France Card · Yellow CardAdrien RabiotFoul
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69' France Goal · Normal GoalAdrien Rabiot · Assist: K. Mbappe -
70' France subst · Substitution 1Off: Adrien Rabiot · On: E. Camavinga -
70' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 2Off: Q. Alıyev · On: Rahil Mammadov -
70' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Emreli · On: Nariman Akhundzade -
78' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Khaybulaev · On: M. Khachayev -
78' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 5Off: T. Bayramov · On: Rahman Dashdamirov -
79' France subst · Substitution 3Off: H. Ekitike · On: J. Mateta -
79' France subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Coman · On: C. Nkunku -
83' France subst · Substitution 5Off: K. Mbappe · On: F. Thauvin -
84' France Goal · Normal GoalF. 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