Paris: Kylian Mbappé, the French team captain, made a significant impact in France’s 3-0 victory over Azerbaijan with a goal and an assist. However, he will not be able to close in on Olivier Giroud’s national team scoring record this October because he is leaving the squad due to injury. This development comes as France edges closer to securing their place in the 2026 World Cup. By leading their group with a substantial margin, they could potentially confirm their qualification on Monday evening when they face Iceland.

According to France24.com, the suspense is still palpable in Africa as the final qualifying round approaches. Five slots remain open for African countries aiming to participate in the World Cup. Senegal, Cameroon, the Ivory Coast, and Gabon are still in contention to join the already-qualified nations, which include Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia.