France secured a commanding 3–1 victory over Azerbaijan in World Cup qualifying on 16 November, demonstrating superior control through a 4–2–3–1 formation that dominated proceedings. The visitors' attacking prowess proved decisive, with 17 shots generating 2.05 expected goals, whilst Jean-Philippe Mateta and Maghnes Akliouche found the net among France's clinical finishing. Azerbaijan's 3–4–3 setup offered limited threat despite one shot on target, accumulating just 0.42 xG in a display that highlighted the gulf in quality. France's goalkeeper faced minimal pressure, whilst Azerbaijan's custodian proved unable to prevent the three-goal deficit, managing a save percentage of 0 per cent from four on-target efforts. The performance underscores France's comfortable progression through the qualifying group, with their attacking depth and midfield control proving too much for the hosts to contain across the ninety minutes. France consolidates top spot in their qualification group.