"Azerbaijan do not have a rich history in football and do not tend to qualify for major competitions. They do not have world-class players and are simply there to make up the numbers in qualifying groups. It is harsh but true. Aykhan Abbasov's side are at the foot of UEFA Group D at the moment with just a point from five matches. Azerbaijan have already been eliminated from the qualification process and will not be able to even get to the play-offs."
"France are one of the biggest and most historic footballing nations. They are used to winning major honours and are always expected to qualify for major international competitions with ease. Les Bleus have won four of their five 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification - UEFA Group D games and have booked their place in the finals. France have already won the group with 13 points from five games."
Azerbaijan host France in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification match at the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium in Baku, kickoff 5pm UK time on Sunday. Azerbaijan sit bottom of UEFA Group D with one point from five matches and have been eliminated from qualification and the play-offs. Azerbaijan recently lost 2-0 to Iceland and also lost to Ukraine and France earlier in the campaign. Aykhan Abbasov is likely to field a 3-4-2-1 with Aydin Bayramov in goal and Nariman Akhundzade up front. France have won four of five group games, topped the group with 13 points, and secured a place in the World Cup finals.
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