Mansion Sports – Fans can look forward to an exciting clash in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers as France aims to secure their third consecutive victory when hosting Azerbaijan at the Parc des Princes, Paris. The match is scheduled for Friday, 10 October 2025 at 20:45 local time.

With France leading the group and Azerbaijan at the bottom of the standings, the encounter promises high tension and captivating action from both teams. Mansion Sports offers guidance for fans on the best ways to watch this highly anticipated fixture.

Team Conditions Ahead of the Match

France: Continuing Their Dominance

France has not been flawless in their first two qualifying matches, but Les Bleus managed to secure crucial victories. They defeated Ukraine 2-0 and then came from behind to beat Iceland 2-1.

In the match against Iceland, France initially trailed due to a goal from Andri Gudjohnsen, but Kylian Mbappe and Bradley Barcola turned the game around to claim all three points. 

With six points from two matches, France sits at the top of Group D. As two-time World Cup winners (1998 and 2018) and runners-up in 2022, France remains among the favorites for the upcoming tournament. A failure to qualify would be a major shock, something that last occurred in 1994.

Historically, France has faced Azerbaijan only twice, during the Euro 1996 qualifiers, securing decisive victories of 2-0 and 10-0.

For this match, France will be without Aurelien Tchouameni, who is serving a suspension after receiving a red card against Iceland. 

Bradley Barcola, Marcus Thuram, and Ousmane Dembele are also sidelined due to injury, prompting Didier Deschamps to make adjustments to the starting lineup. 

Adrien Rabiot is expected to feature in midfield, while Mbappe and Michael Olise could be supported by Kingsley Coman and Hugo Ekitike in attack.

Azerbaijan: Facing an Uphill Battle

Azerbaijan began their qualifying campaign with a heavy 0-5 defeat to Iceland but managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Ukraine four days later. 

With only one point from two matches, Azerbaijan is at the bottom of Group D, trailing Iceland by two points and France by five.

Aykhan Abbasov is serving as interim coach following the resignation of Fernando Santos earlier this month. 

Under Santos, the team suffered nine defeats in eleven matches and has not won since a friendly against Kazakhstan in June 2025.

For this fixture, Azerbaijan is expected to deploy a similar lineup to previous matches. Renat Dadashov and Mahir Emreli, who together have scored ten goals for the national team, will lead the attack. 

Emin Mahmudov, the team’s top scorer, is poised to earn his 55th cap, while Anatolii Nuriiev is likely to start.

The team will operate with a five-man defensive setup, with Rahman Dashdamirov expected to occupy the right-back position.

Group D Standings Before the Match

Where to Watch France vs Azerbaijan

Fans who want to follow every moment of this match can access the game via official streaming platforms depending on their location, including:

• FIFA+
• beIN Sports
• FuboTV
• Stan
• DAZN
• Prime Video
• BBC
• Vision+

It is advisable to prepare a comfortable viewing spot along with favorite snacks to enhance the experience. 

This match offers France the opportunity to solidify their dominance in Group D, while Azerbaijan has the chance to demonstrate their capabilities and create memorable moments. Fans should not miss a single exciting moment from this compelling encounter.