France Finish Qualifying With 3-1 Win Over Azerbaijan in Baku

The result secures first place in Group D for Didier Deschamps' side.

Overview

Azerbaijan struck first after four minutes through Renat Dadashov from a Rahman Dasdamirov cross.
Jean-Philippe Mateta equalised with a 17th-minute header from Malo Gusto for his second international goal in two starts.
Malo Gusto created the go-ahead goal, cutting the ball back for Maghnes Akliouche to finish.
France’s third came via an own goal after Khephren Thuram met a corner and goalkeeper Sahruddin Mahammadaliyev turned it in.
Kylian Mbappé missed out with an ankle problem as France closed qualifying on 16 points, with Azerbaijan bottom on one; two France efforts were overturned by VAR checks for handball.