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France defeats Northern Ireland 3-1 in friendly match

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Last updated Jun 9, 2026

France defeats Northern Ireland 3-1 in friendly match

Summary

France achieved a 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in a friendly match held in Lille. The match served as a preparatory game before the upcoming World Cup, where France will play Senegal on June 16. Michael Olise stood out by scoring a hat-trick, contributing significantly to the win. Mike Maignan and Adrien Rabiot started the match, with N'Golo Kanté substituting Rabiot in the final moments.

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By the Numbers

•France scored three goals, with Olise netting a hat-trick.
•The match took place in Lille as a World Cup warm-up.
•Maignan and Rabiot were key starters for France.
•France's next match is against Senegal on June 16.

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12:00 PMYahoo Sports — FRANCE WIN THE FRIENDLY WITH MAIGNAN AND RABIOT ON THE FIELD

What they're saying

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A promising friendly for Didier Deschamps' France, who beat Northern Ireland 3-1 in Lille in their friendly before the start of the World Cup. For the Bleus, their first match will take place on 16 Ju...
— Yahoo Sports

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