Mbappe Leads France to Victory Over Azerbaijan

The Azerbaijan national football team took to the field for their third match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, facing a formidable opponent in France. Under the leadership of head coach Ayxan Abbasov, the Azerbaijani squad traveled to Paris to compete at the historic Parc des Princes stadium, known for hosting some of European football’s most significant fixtures.

The match concluded with a 3-0 victory for the French side. Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring, setting the tone for the hosts, while Adrien Rabiot and Florian Thauvin subsequently extended the lead, securing a comprehensive win for France. Despite the result, the Azerbaijani team displayed determination and tactical organization against one of the world’s strongest national teams.

This encounter represented the third official meeting between the senior national teams of France and Azerbaijan, highlighting the growing history of competitive fixtures between the two nations.The match serves as another milestone in Azerbaijan’s ongoing development on the international football stage, reflecting the team’s continued participation at the highest level of global competition.