Overview

• Kylian Mbappé scored and assisted before exiting, Adrien Rabiot headed the second, and recalled Florian Thauvin added a late third in the 3-0 victory over Azerbaijan in Paris.
• The French federation said Mbappé has a right-ankle issue and will return to Madrid, confirming he will miss Monday’s qualifier in Iceland.
• France lead Group D with nine points from three matches and can clinch qualification Monday with a win if Ukraine fail to beat Azerbaijan.
• Didier Deschamps welcomed the result but criticized a sluggish first half and noted his captain’s ankle remains sensitive, underscoring medical caution.
• Spanish media questioned France’s decision to play Mbappé given his recent ankle problem, even as he delivered a decisive performance.