"Mbappe started the night five goals behind Olivier Giroud's record of 57 but moved one closer after opening the scoring at the Parc des Princes. Adrien Rabiot added a second and the recalled Florian Thauvin a brilliant late third for Didier Deschamps' side, who are now five points clear of second-placed Ukraine at the top of Group D and well on course to secure a place in the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer."
"He gave an early indication of his determination with a low drive that brought a save from Azerbaijan goalkeeper Shakhruddin Magomedaliyev. Malo Gusto was also denied by Magomedaliyev after 10 minutes as France probed for the opener. There seemed little danger when the Real Madrid star picked the ball up 50 yards from goal but he accelerated past two defenders, played a slightly fortuitous one-two with Ekitike before slotting a shot past Magomedaliyev and into the bottom right-hand corner."
Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring with a solo run and finish in first-half stoppage time, moving within one goal of Olivier Giroud's France record. Adrien Rabiot added a second early in the second half and Florian Thauvin scored a brilliant late third after being recalled to the squad. France dominated possession against an Azerbaijani side that sat in a low block, with Shakhruddin Magomedaliyev making several early saves. France now sit five points clear of Ukraine at the top of Group D and are well positioned to qualify for the World Cup. Mbappé limped off late with a possible ankle recurrence.
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