16/11/2025
Renat Dadasov gave the hosts a shock early lead, tapping home Rahman Dashdamirov's cross past debutant Lucas Chevalier.
However, Les Bleus quickly seized control as Jean-Philippe Mateta rose highest to head home Malo Gusto's cross to equalise.
Gusto thought he had given his side the lead with a deflected shot, but replays showed the shot had clipped Christopher Nkunku's arm and was rightly ruled out.
However, he got his second assist of the night, sliding the ball across the goal to Maghnes Akliouche, who tapped in for his first international goal.
Khephren Thuram twice though he had his first international goal too, but his first attempt was ruled out after Hugo Ekitike handled the ball in the build-up, and the second was ultimately ruled as an own goal from goalkeeper Shahrudin Mahammadaliev.
With the match all but won, the second half provided a chance for France's much-changed team to impress Didier Deschamps ahead of the World Cup, but few made their mark as the match petered out tamely.
France now turn their attention to next summer's tournament, with the draw taking place on December 5 in Washington DC.
Line-ups
Azerbaijan XI: Emin Mahmudov, Elvin Badalov, Bahlul Mustafazada, Shahrudin Mahammadaliyev, Qismat Aliyev, Anton Kryvotsiuk, Dadaşov, Rahman Dashdamirov, Abdulakh Khaybulayev, Ceyhun Nuriyev, Khayal Aliyev
Subs: Salahat Agayev, Badavi Hüseynov, Abbas Hüseynov, Sabuhi Abdullazada, Aydyn Bayramov, Rüfat Abdullazada, Anatoliy Nuriyev, Calal Hüseynov, Nariman Akhundzada, Rüfat Abbasov, Mustafa Ahmadzada
France XI: Lucas, Theo, Nkunku, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Konate, Khéphren Thuram, Lucas Chevalier, Hugo Ekitiké, Gusto, Zaire-Emery, Maghnes Akliouche
Subs: Digne, Thauvin, Brice Samba, Kante, Maignan, Upamecano, Kounde, Saliba, Cherki, Olise, Barcola
