Overview
- Deschamps named an entirely new XI in Baku, handing goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier his first cap.
- Azerbaijan scored in the 4th minute through Renat Dadashov, their first-ever goal against France.
- France answered with Jean-Philippe Mateta’s header and Maghnes Akliouche’s first international goal, with a third recorded as a goalkeeper own goal before halftime.
- Right back Malo Gusto delivered two assists, while Warren Zaïre-Emery and Khéphren Thuram reinforced their cases in midfield.
- Les Bleus finished qualifying at 5 wins and 1 draw and now look to the Dec. 5 draw in Washington before a final March window to reassess the squad.