France's Fresh Strike Partner for Mbappe Surfaces in World Cup Qualifiers
Didier Deschamps has settled on the likely starting XI for France's World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan, with Mbappe set to link up with Hugo Ekitike up front. France leads their European group, and a win could seal qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Lequipe has teased a possible lineup featuring Malo Gusto at right-back and a new strike duo for Mbappe. The article also traces Mbappe's journey from Monaco to Real Madrid and his current role as France's captain.