On Sunday, November 16, Azerbaijan will host France in a UEFA World Cup 2026 qualifier at the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium in Baku. The match will kick off at 13:00 (USA time), 11:00 (Mexico time), and 19:00 (Spain time).
Azerbaijan vs France: TV and Streaming Information
Fans can watch Azerbaijan vs France through various broadcasters. Below is a list of channels and online streaming options:
- United States: Fox Sports, Fubo, ViX
- Mexico: Sky Sports, Sky+
- Spain: UEFA.tv
- Argentina: ESPN, Disney+
Latest News and Team Updates
Azerbaijan’s Challenging Qualification Journey
Azerbaijan, under the management of Arif Asadov, has struggled significantly in the qualifiers. The team occupies the last position in Group D, having collected only one point from their matches. Their recent performances include:
- Defeat to Iceland: 0-2
- Loss against Ukraine: 1-2
- Loss to France: 0-3
- Draw with Ukraine: 1-1
- Heavy loss to Iceland: 0-5
France’s Strong Position
France arrives in Baku already qualified for the World Cup, leading Group D with 13 points. The team’s last five matches showcase their dominance:
- Victory over Ukraine: 4-0
- Draw with Iceland: 2-2
- Win against Azerbaijan: 3-0
- Victory over Iceland: 2-1
- Win against Ukraine: 2-0
Predicted Lineups
Here are the likely lineups for both teams:
| Azerbaijan | France |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper: Aydin Bayramov | Goalkeeper: Mike Maignan |
| Defenders: Anton Krivotsyuk, Bahlul Mustafazada, Elvin Badalov | Defenders: Jules Koundé, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Lucas Digne |
| Midfielders: Abbas Huseynov, Emin Mahmudov, Abdulakh Khaybulaev, R. Abbasov | Midfielders: N’Golo Kanté, Manu Koné |
| Forwards: Toral Bayramov, Khayal Aliyev, Nariman Akhundzade | Forwards: Michael Olise, Rayan Cherki, Bradley Barcola, Kylian Mbappé |
Match Prediction
The upcoming match is expected to favor France due to their stronger team and past performance. A comfortable victory for France is anticipated, perhaps with a scoreline similar to their earlier encounter, which ended in a 3-0 win for the visitors.
