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2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (UEFA)
Group D - Matchday 7
France v Azerbaijan
Parc des Princes
Paris, France
Friday, 10 October 2025
Kick-off is at 20h45
France will be determined to avoid an upset when they face off with Azerbaijan in the
2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers at the Parc des Princes on 10 October.
Current Form
The Blues secured a 2-1 victory over Iceland at home on 9 September as they made it back-to-back victories in the World Cup qualifiers after overcoming Ukraine.
Germany are unbeaten at home in the ongoing qualifiers, having registered a win over Iceland in their only game that was played on their home soil so far.
Meanwhile, Azerbaijan were held to a 0-0 draw by Ukraine at home on 9 September as they stretched their winless run to two matches in the World Cup qualifiers.
Milli komanda (The National Team) are also winless on the road in the ongoing qualifiers, having registered a defeat in their only away game so far.
Team News
Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue have been excluded from the latest France squad due to their respective injuries, while Aurelien Tchouameni has not been included after he picked up a red card against Iceland.
Azerbaijan, on the other hand, have named a 26-man squad that is headlined by Germany-based striker Mahir Emreli, but experienced forward Ramil Sheydayev has been excluded.
Quotes
"There are always injuries before the squad list is announced, and there can be some after as well," France head coach Didier Deschamps said when confirming that Kylian Mbappe is an injury concern.
"I don’t have any further information at the moment since the players are due to arrive around 4 p.m. We’ll assess the situation then. Regardless of the player or the club he comes from, he had a minor issue.
"But nothing prohibitive—otherwise he wouldn’t be here today."
Head-to-Head
France hammered Azerbaijan 10-0 in the 1996 UEFA Euro Qualifier played at the Stade de l'Abbe Deschamps in Auxerre in September 1995.
The Blues have the upper hand in their rivalry against the National Team, having won both of their previous meetings.
UEFA's World Cup Qualifiers
Matchday 7 fixtures Kick-off times in CAT
Thursday, 9 October 2025
18h00 - Finland vs Lithuania
20h45 - Belarus vs Denmark
20h45 - Scotland vs Greece
20h45 - Malta vs Netherlands
20h45 - Austria vs San Marino
20h45 - Cyprus vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
20h45 - Czechia vs Croatia
20h45 - Faroe Islands vs Montenegro
Friday, 10 October 2025
16h00 - Kazakhstan vs Liechtenstein
20h45 - Northern Ireland vs Slovakia
20h45 - Germany vs Luxembourg
20h45 - Kosovo vs Slovenia
20h45 - Sweden vs Switzerland
20h45 - Iceland vs Ukraine
20h45 - France vs Azerbaijan
20h45 - Belgium vs North Macedonia
Saturday 11 October 2025
15h00 - Latvia vs Andorra
18h00 - Hungary vs Armenia
18h00 - Norway vs Israel
20h45 - Bulgaria vs Türkiye
20h45 - Spain vs Georgia
20h45 - Portugal vs Republic of Ireland
20h45 - Estonia vs Italy
20h45 - Serbia vs Albania
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