Is Hugo Ekitike Playing Tonight? Where to watch Azerbaijan vs France Live?

It's matchday 9 in the European World Cup Qualifiers as Azerbaijan will take on France in an exciting Group D clash on 16th November 2025, at the Tofig Bahramov Republican Stadium in Azerbaijan. The previous match in this qualifying phase between the two teams was won by France, as they scored three goals and managed to keep a clean sheet too, handing Azerbaijan a third defeat in the World Cup Qualifiers.

Azerbaijan national football team are already out of contention for qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as they sit at the bottom of the group with just one point they earned at home against Ukraine. They managed to score just two goals and conceded thirteen in the meantime, which speaks a lot about their defensive failures. Their previous match in the ongoing Qualifiers ended in a 0-2 defeat against Iceland, extending their winless streak to 14 games now. They have now failed to score in their third match in this qualifying phase and have hit rock bottom. They will take the field on Sunday to prove a point and will surely play for the badge on the front.

Meanwhile, France national football team have secured qualification to next year's big event by topping their group. In five matches, Les Blues have scored thirteen goals and have let in just three. They sit at the top of the table comfortably with 13 points, 6 more than the second-placed Iceland. They will want to finish their qualifying campaign on a high with a strong outing against the Azeris. Their last match against Ukraine had a scoreline of 4-0, where superstar Kylian Mbappe bagged a brace, reaching the 400-goal milestone in his illustrious career. This will only be the second time that two teams will be facing each other in an official game.

If you are a fan of either of the two teams and are wondering where to watch Azerbaijan vs France, you are at the right place! Sportsdunia brings you all the information that you need to know ahead of the all-exciting Azerbaijan vs France game.

Where to watch Azerbaijan vs France: Streaming Platforms and TV Channels

If you are wondering where to watch Azerbaijan vs France game, here is a curated list just for you of all the streaming platforms and tv channels so you don't miss out on the high-voltage Group D clash in the form of Azerbaijan vs France.

Azerbaijan vs France: Kick-Off Timings

Still on the lookout for the match timings of the Azerbaijan vs France live stream? Here is the list of kick-off timings in different regions so that you can tune in at the perfect time to catch the Azerbaijan vs France live action.

Azerbaijan vs France: Predicted Lineups

Here are the expected starting eleven ahead of the Azerbaijan vs France match in the European World Cup Qualifiers. Azerbaijan could introduce the likes of Rustam Akhmedzade in the front line in place of Tural Bayramov. France are missing out on Kouadio Kone due to suspension from accumulating too many yellow cards. Eduardo Camavinga and Kylian Mbappe have also withdrawn from the national team due to injuries. As a result, Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike, who scored his first goal for the senior team in the last outing, could be handed a start in this game by Didier Deschamps.

Azerbaijan Predicted Lineup (3-4-3): Bayramov; Badalov, Mustafazade, Krivotsyuk; Huseynov, Makhmudov, Khaybulaev, Abbasov; Akhmedzade, Aliyev, Akhundzade.

France Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Chevalier; Gusto, Konate, Saliba, L Hernandez; Zaire-Emery, Kante; Nkunku, Cherki, Barcola; Ekitike.