Côte d'Ivoire edges France in friendly ahead of World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 8:21 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Côte d'Ivoire defeated France 2-1 in a friendly match held in Nantes on June 5. France initially took the lead with a goal from Cherki before halftime. After the break, Côte d'Ivoire came back with goals from Doué and Amad Diallo, who scored in the final minutes. This match marked the senior debut of Ange-Yoan Bonny for Côte d'Ivoire, while Marcus Thuram started for France. Côte d'Ivoire has now completed its World Cup preparations, while France will play one more friendly against Northern Ireland on June 8.
- •Côte d'Ivoire wins 2-1 against France in Nantes.
- •Cherki opened the scoring for France just before halftime.
- •Doué and Amad Diallo secured the comeback for Côte d'Ivoire.
- •Ange-Yoan Bonny made his senior debut in the match.
- •France's next friendly is against Northern Ireland on June 8.
- 8:21 AMYahoo Sports — Côte d'Ivoire beat France; Bonny's debut, Thuram plays too
"An intriguing friendly took place in Nantes as two nations preparing for the FIFA World Cup went head-to-head ahead of this summer's tournament in North America. Côte d'Ivoire came from behind to bea...
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