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🇫🇷 Les Bleus duo launch France fightback after shock Azerbaijan opener

After a surprise goal from Azerbaijan inside five minutes, France have taken a 2-1 lead in their final match of World Cup qualifying.

Jean-Philippe Mateta headed in the equaliser off of a lofted cross from Malo Gusto .

The Crystal Palace forward has now scored two goals in two starts for the France national team.

– Sunday, 16 November 2025

France eventually took the lead as Gusto got another assist, setting up a tap-in for Maghnes Akliouche ; his first-ever goal for Les Bleus .

– Sunday, 16 November 2025

It seems normality has resumed for Didier Deschamps' already-qualified side.

📸 FRANCK FIFE

World Cup qualifyingFranceJean-Philippe MatetaMalo GustoMaghnes AklioucheDidier Deschamps
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