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Sunday, November 16, 2025 · Final · UEFA World Cup Qualifiers

Azerbaijan vs France

BAKU, Azerbaijan (Interstat) — A dominant France squad looks to continue its unbeaten run in World Cup qualifying when it visits an Azerbaijan team still searching for its first victory Sunday.

The match at Baku’s Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium pits a team at the top of its game against one mired in a prolonged slump. France sits atop its qualifying group with a record of 4-0-1, having outscored opponents 13-2. Azerbaijan is at the bottom of the standings at 0-4-2.

The recent form and head-to-head history heavily favor the visitors. France is coming off a commanding 4-0 victory over Ukraine on Thursday and is undefeated across all competitions this season at 6-0-2. Azerbaijan, conversely, is winless in all competitions (0-6-3) and was defeated 2-0 by Iceland in its last outing.

The teams last met in October, with France securing a 3-0 win in Paris. The Interstat game simulator projects a similar outcome for this contest, forecasting a 2-0 victory for France.

For Azerbaijan, the match represents a monumental challenge to find a positive result against one of the world’s top-ranked nations. For France, it is a chance to solidify its group standing and maintain its perfect defensive record in qualifying.