Paris: Kylian Mbappé, the captain of the French national soccer team, showcased his skills in a commanding 3-0 victory over Azerbaijan with a goal and an assist. However, the victory was bittersweet as Mbappé is now set to leave the squad due to an injury. This development means he will not be advancing closer to Olivier Giroud’s national team scoring record this October. The French team, however, is moving steadily towards securing their spot in the 2026 World Cup. They are leading their group significantly and could clinch their place in the tournament on Monday evening in a match against Iceland.

According to France24.com, the World Cup qualification process is also closely watched in Africa, where the final qualifying round is generating anticipation. Five spots remain available for African nations. Teams from Senegal, Cameroon, the Ivory Coast, and Gabon are vying for these positions, hoping to join the four countries that have already secured qualification: Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia.