France – Azerbaijan: the lines are there!

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By: Manu Tournoux

League of Nations: The Blues offer themselves Germany and finish on a good note

The Blues continue the 2026 World Cup mission this evening at the Parc des Princes! The French team, first in its group with 2 victories, faces Azerbaijan at 8:45 p.m. An opponent more faced since the card of 1995, when France won 10-0 in qualifying for Euro 96.

For this poster, Deschamps should line up a 4-4-2, in front of his Saliba-Upamecano hinge. Malo Gusto and Théo Hernandez will liven up the corridors. The midfield, made up of Coman, K. Thuram, Olise and Rabiot, will be behind the Ekitike-Mbappé duo.

The compositions

France: Maignan – Gusto, Saliba, Upamecano, T. Hernandez – Olise, K. Thuram, Rabiot, Coman – Ekitike, Mbappé (cap.)

Azerbaijan: Mahammadaliyev – Aliyev, Badalov, Mustafazada, Krivotsyuk, Cafarquliyev – Bayramov, Khaybulaev, Mahmudov (cap.), Ahmadzada – Emreli

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.