Greetings to all football fans! We are pleased to offer you a live online broadcast of the Azerbaijan vs France match as part of the World - World Cup Qualifying tournament.
Match events:
| R. Dadashov (1 - 0) Assist: R. Dashdamirov | 4' | |||
| 17' | J. Mateta (1 - 1) Assist: M. Gusto | |||
| 24' | C. Nkunku Goal Disallowed - handball | |||
| 30' | M. Akliouche (1 - 2) Assist: M. Gusto | |||
| A. Krivotsyuk Tripping | 39' | |||
| 41' | K. Thuram Goal Disallowed - handball | |||
| 45' | S. Mahammadaliyev (o.g.) (1 - 3) | |||
| A. Bayramov / S. Mahammadaliyev | 46' | |||
| N. Akhundzade / C. Nuriyev | 46' | |||
| 62' | R. Cherki / C. Nkunku | |||
| 62' | F. Thauvin / M. Akliouche | |||
| S. Abdullazada / E. Mahmudov | 66' | |||
| A. Khaybulaev Roughing | 72' | |||
| A. Huseynov / R. Dadashov | 75' | |||
| 79' | B. Barcola / J. Mateta | |||
| M. Ahmadzada / K. Aliyev | 87' |
As part of the qualifying tournament for the 2026 World Cup, the Azerbaijan national team is preparing for its ultimate test - a home match against the current world vice-champions, the French national team. This is a duel between a team for which the very fact of meeting such an opponent is already historic, and a national team for which this match is just another step on the way to defending its status.
Kick-off: November 16, 2025, 17:00 UTC (20:00 MSK) Stadium: Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium, Baku Competition: World Cup 2026 Qualifying (Europe)Azerbaijan vs France: Match Preview
The French national team approaches the match as the undisputed group leader, aiming to secure another victory and continue their path to the World Cup. Azerbaijan will be fighting for pride and will try to challenge the formidable opponent. The history of confrontations between these teams highlights a gulf in class: the French have won all previous meetings without conceding a single goal. The most memorable was the 1995 match, which ended 10-0.
Team Form and Analysis
Azerbaijan
The 'Milli' (The National Team), under Fernando Santos, will build their game from a deep defense. The hosts' main task is to save face by showing character and discipline. On their home turf, the Azerbaijani team will try to impose a gritty fight and will hope for rare chances on counter-attacks and set pieces.
France
Didier Deschamps's side will bring a squad full of world-class stars to Baku. The French will control the ball throughout the match, applying continuous pressure. Players of the caliber of Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann are capable of deciding the outcome of the contest on their own. 'Les Bleus' will be aiming for a big win.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Official lineups will be confirmed one hour before kick-off.
- Azerbaijan (5-4-1): Mahammadaliyev; Mammadov, Mustafazade, Huseynov, Krivotsyuk, Jafarguliyev; Bayramov, Mahmudov, Isayev, Sheydayev; Dadashov.
- France (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Koundé, Saliba, Upamecano, T. Hernández; Camavinga, Tchouaméni; Coman, Griezmann, Mbappé; Thuram.
Match Prediction by tutsport.net
The intrigue of this match is not who will win, but whether Azerbaijan can offer decent resistance and break its goalless streak in matches against 'Les Bleus'. The difference in class is too vast to expect an upset.
- Main Prediction: France to Win with a (-2.5) Handicap. 'Les Bleus' must confirm their status and comfortably defeat a team that is significantly outclassed.
- Total Goals Prediction: France to Win to Nil. Azerbaijan has never in its history scored against the French national team. This tradition is unlikely to be broken.