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Mbappé Scores and Assists as France Beats Azerbaijan 3-0 in World Cup Qualifier

The captain left late with an ankle problem after driving a win that keeps France perfect atop Group D.

Overview

  • France won 3-0 at the Parc des Princes in Paris on October 10 in UEFA qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
  • Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring with a long solo run and finish, then departed in the second half with an ankle issue.
  • Adrien Rabiot made it 2-0 with a header from a Mbappé-delivered sequence, and substitute Florian Thauvin added a third soon after coming on.
  • The result gives France three wins from three and a five-point lead over Ukraine, confirming a flawless start in Group D. Azerbaijan remains bottom of the group after the defeat, leaving its qualification hopes under pressure.