France faces Ivory Coast in World Cup warm-up match today

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Last updated Jun 4, 2026

France faces Ivory Coast in World Cup warm-up match today
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France's national soccer team is competing against Ivory Coast in a friendly match today as part of their preparations for the 2016 World Cup. The match features a lineup that includes prominent players such as Kylian Mbappé and Marcus Thuram. The confirmed starting XI for France includes Maignan, Koundé, Upamecano, and Konaté among others. Meanwhile, the Ivory Coast lineup features Fofana, Kessie, and Adingra. Both teams are looking to fine-tune their strategies ahead of the tournament.

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  • Match taking place today as a World Cup warm-up.
  • France squad includes Mbappé and Thuram.
  • Ivory Coast lineup features Kessie and Adingra.
  • Confirmed lineups for both teams have been released.
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  • 6:06 PMYahoo Sports🚨 Mbappé, Thuram... France's XI against Ivory Coast
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Mbappé’s France play today against Ivory Coast in their first warm-up friendly for the 2016 World Cup. The French and the Africans do so with these confirmed lineups: France: Maignan; Koundé, ...

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