France aims to maintain their strong momentum in the World Cup qualifying campaign as they travel to Baku to take on Azerbaijan this Sunday.Under the guidance of manager Didier Deschamps, the French team secured a commanding 4-0 win against Ukraine, securing their spot in the 2026 World Cup.Before that solid display, France shared a 2-2 draw with Iceland and followed it up with victories over Azerbaijan, Iceland, and Ukraine.France team newsThe French squad faces some injury setbacks ahead of this match. Captain Kylian Mbappé has been ruled out due to ankle inflammation, which will require further medical evaluation in Madrid.Meanwhile, Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga is also sidelined because of a left hamstring muscle strain, and Roma’s Kouadio Kone is suspended after accumulating yellow cards against Ukraine. Despite these absences, France boasts a wealth of attacking talent poised to challenge Azerbaijan’s defence.Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike has impressed in his initial outings for France, netting his first senior international goal during the 4-0 triumph over Ukraine, and is anticipated to spearhead the attack on Sunday. The 22-year-old forward showed great composure with a rapid run and precise finish.In a boost for the midfield, France has brought back the experienced defensive midfielder N’Golo Kanté, aged 34, who has been performing admirably at Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League. Deschamps values Kanté’s experience and sees him as essential to stabilising the midfield, especially in Mbappé’s absence. Kanté’s recall marks his first appearance for France in a year, adding significant depth to the squad. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});France predicted lineupPossible France starting XI: Chevalier; Gusto, Konate, Saliba, L Hernandez; Zaire-Emery, Kante; Nkunku, Cherki, Barcola; EkitikeWhen will the match kick off?The match will kick off at 5pm BST on Sunday, 16th November.How to watch Azerbaijan vs France?Read – Power Rankings: Inter up, Manchester City charge back inSee Also – Five forgotten England internationals who need January movesFollow The Football Faithful on Social Media:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTokThe post France XI vs Azerbaijan – Predicted lineup and team news first appeared on The Football Faithful.