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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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France vs Azerbaijan
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COMPETITION :
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World Cup Qualifiers
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| DATE: |
16-11-2025
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TIME:
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10.30 PM IST (UTC +5:30)
09.00 PM UAE
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STADIUM
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Tofiq Bahramov Stadium
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France vs Azerbaijan: Team News & Predicted Lineups
France will be without Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, who is serving a suspension after receiving a red card in the previous match against Iceland.
The hosts are also dealing with several injury concerns, as Bradley Barcola, Marcus Thuram, and Ousmane Dembele have all been ruled out. As a result, Thomas Tuchel is expected to make a few changes from the side that started last time out.
Adrien Rabiot is likely to return in midfield, while Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise could be joined in attack by Kingsley Coman and Hugo Ekitike, giving France plenty of pace and creativity in the final third.
As for Azerbaijan, there are unlikely to be any surprises in their starting lineup. Renat Dadashov and Mahir Emreli, who have scored 10 goals between them at international level, are expected to lead the line.
Captain Emin Mahmudov, the team's top scorer with 14 goals, is set to win his 55th cap, while Anatolii Nuriiev should also feature.
The visitors are expected to line up with a back five, with Rahman Dashdamirov potentially getting the nod at right wing-back as Azerbaijan look to frustrate the French attack and hit on the counter.