The 2026 World Cup European qualifiers Group D ushered in a new round of matches. France, playing at the Parc des Princes, relied on goals from Mbappé, Rabiot and Florian Thauvin to defeat Azerbaijan 3-0.

Eight minutes into the match, Azerbaijan made a passing error, allowing Mbappé to steal the ball from the edge of the box and shoot from deep, but the ball went over the post. In the 10th minute, France made a pass play, and Gusteau took the ball and shot from the penalty area, but it was saved by Azerbaijan goalkeeper Mahmadliyev.

In the 25th minute, France won a corner kick, but Oliseh's kick into the penalty area was blocked by Azerbaijan goalkeeper Mahmadliyev. In the 29th minute, France continued their attack. Rabiot attempted a backheel shot in the penalty area, but the ball went high. In the 31st minute, Mbappé, near the top of the penalty area, received a pass from his teammate and fired a long shot, but Mahmadliyev saved it.

In the 41st minute, Mbappé passed the ball to Olise, who took the ball and shot after dealing with the defense, but it was blocked. In the 43rd minute, Ekitik met the ball and shook off the defense and shot low, but the ball was confiscated by Azerbaijan goalkeeper Mahmadliyev.

In the first half stoppage time, Mbappe cooperated with Ekitik at the top of the penalty area and scored with low shots over the defense, helping France break the deadlock with 1-0.

In the 49th minute of the second half, France stole the ball and launched an attack. Ekitik received the ball and broke into the penalty area, but his low shot was blocked and hit the post. In the 61st minute, Mbappé received a through ball from a teammate and then entered the penalty area and shot, but the ball hit the side netting.

In the 69th minute, France's corner kick was cleared, and Mbappé received the ball and lobbed it towards the goal, where Rabiot took advantage of the momentum and shot it in, helping France continue to lead Azerbaijan 2-0. In the 81st minute, Mbappé fell to the ground and was injured while trying to get the ball. After he could no longer hold on, he was replaced by Florian Thauvin.

In the 84th minute, Theo made a cross from the left, Florian Thauvin stopped the ball and shot from the side to score, helping France to continue to expand its lead to 3-0.

In the end, France defeated Azerbaijan 3-0 at home and achieved three consecutive victories.