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France Men’s Football Fixtures for October: What Are the Upcoming Games for France National Football Team?

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The France national team continues their march toward the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the USA. They currently sit top of Group D after a perfect start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. Les Bleus have won both of their opening qualifiers so ar. They beat Ukraine (2-0) and Iceland (2-1). As a result, they look well on course to secure qualification for next summer’s tournament under Didier Deschamps.

During the upcoming international break, France face Azerbaijan at home before traveling to Iceland for the return fixture. These games could see Deschamps’ side strengthen their position at the top. Six points from these two games could put them in prime control of their group.

France Football Team Fixtures

Here are the fixtures for France men’s football team –

Matches	Date	Time (ET)	Venue
France vs Azerbaijan	October 10, Friday	2: 45 PM	Stade de France
Iceland vs France	October 13, Monday	2: 45 PM	Laugardalsvöllur Stadium
France vs Ukraine	November 13, Thursday	3: 45 PM	Stade de Lyon
Azerbaijan vs France	November 16, Sunday	1: 00 PM	Baku Olympic Stadium

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Team News

The French squad has seen several changes due to injuries. Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele misses out after picking up an injury in the September win over Ukraine. Rising star Desire Doue also remains sidelined. Meanwhile, Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni is suspended following his red card against Iceland.

Christopher Nkunku has returned to the national team. Meawhile, Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has been rewarded with his first national call-up after impressing in the Premier League. Deschamps will hope these attacking options can maintain the team’s high-scoring form.

💙 They’ll be wearing the France shirt for the upcoming October international window! Here is Didier Deschamps’ squad list 📋

Notably, a first call-up for Jean-Philippe Mateta 🫡#FiersdetreBleus pic.twitter.com/8swaDJgtqu
— French Team ⭐⭐ (@FrenchTeam) October 2, 2025

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All eyes will be on France’s talisman Kylian Mbappe. The Real Madrid forward, who has nine goals and two assists in eight club appearances this season, suffered a minor ankle injury last weekend. Though initial fears suggested a setback, reports confirm he will still join up with the national camp. The French medical team will assess his condition before the first match.

France currently lead Group D with six points, ahead of Iceland, Ukraine, and Azerbaijan. They will be looking to extend their unbeaten run this month.

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