France dominated their World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan, securing a commanding 3–0 victory with clinical finishing and overwhelming control. Playing in a 4–4–2 formation, the hosts dictated proceedings with 77 per cent possession and 33 shots, of which nine found the target, translating to an expected goals tally of 3.23. Adrien Rabiot, Florian Thauvin and Kylian Mbappé each netted once, showcasing France's attacking depth across the pitch. Azerbaijan, set up defensively in a 5–4–1, offered minimal threat with just one shot and an xG of 0.14, though their goalkeeper made a respectable 66.67 per cent save rate from the nine efforts he faced. The gulf in quality was evident from the opening stages, with France's midfield and forward line operating with precision while the visitors remained largely confined to their own half. This emphatic win underlines France's credentials in the qualifying campaign.