2026 World Cup: France dominate Azerbaijan as they end qualifiers unbeaten

A new global rugby tournament has been officially launched, featuring teams from the Six Nations and the Rugby Championship. The tournament will see England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France, and Italy compete against Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, along with invited teams Fiji and Japan. This initiative is described by organizers as a 'tectonic shift in the sport', with the potential to redefine rugby's future, according to Tom Harrison, CEO of Six Nations Rugby.

In a surprising start to their World Cup qualifying match, Azerbaijan scored within the first five minutes. However, France quickly responded, with Jean-Philippe Mateta heading in the equalizer from a lofted cross. France then took the lead, finishing the match with a score of 2-1 against Azerbaijan.

This article provides a preview of the upcoming World Cup Qualifying match between Azerbaijan and France, including information on how to watch, the start time, betting odds, and the recent form of both teams ahead of kickoff.

France's rugby team narrowly defeated Fiji after a tense match on Saturday, overcoming a significant challenge despite initially leading by 21 points. Key contributions from center Nicolas Depoortère, who scored two crucial tries, were instrumental in securing the victory. This win ended France's four-game losing streak, marking an important turnaround for the team.