First of all, it was their match. The French football team has already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, coach Didier Deschamps opting to completely renew his line-up for the trip to Azerbaijan, Sunday 16 November, at the end of the qualifiers. A golden opportunity to show off for some players is usually only limited to supporting roles. Thus, for those involved in the (3-1) victory achieved in Baku, the hope is to appear on the list of 26 men called to compete in the global tournament held from June 11 to July 19 in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Among the Blues, places are expensive. Seventeen appear to have been promised, leaving only nine up for grabs. And, across the board, competition is fierce. Especially in attack, where Didier Deschamps benefits from a huge breeding ground. If Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, Désiré Doué, Bradley Barcola and Marcus Thuram seem undisputed, two or three other offensive elements can still claim to go to the World Cup.
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