The French team is in Azerbaijan for its last qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup. Already assured of being present at the next World Cup, the Blues are approaching this meeting without pressure, but with the ambition of ending this year 2025 with a success. On the other hand, the Azerbaijanis have nothing left to play for, they are out of the running for the World Cup, but it is, however, a golden opportunity to achieve a prestigious success. This poster can be followed live with commentary on the French Football Weekly website.
For this poster, Didier Deschamps decides to rotate his squad. First selection for Lucas Chevalier, Gusto and Théo Hernandez on the sides, Konaté and Lucas Hernandez form the hinge. Zaire-Emery is with Thuram in the heart of the game, Akliouche and Nkunku on the wings. Finally in attack, we find a new duo with Mateta and Ekitiké. The locals start in 3-4-3 with a trio of Dadashov, Aliyev and Nuriyev in attack.
The compositions
Azerbaijan: Mahammadaliyev – Badalov, Mustafazada, Krivotsyuk – Q.Aliyev, Khaybulaev, Mahmudov, Dashdamirov – Nuriyev, Dadashov, K.Aliyev
France: Chevalier – Gusto, Konaté, L.Hernandez, T.Hernandez – Akliouche, K.Thuram, Zaire-Emery, Nkunku – Mateta, Ekitiké
