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France faces Northern Ireland in friendly match on June 8

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 7:15 PM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

France faces Northern Ireland in friendly match on June 8

Summary

France will meet Northern Ireland in a national friendly match on June 8 in anticipation of upcoming competitions. This match comes after France's recent game against Ivory Coast on June 4, where they fielded players like Mike Maignan and Kylian Mbappé. Northern Ireland's last outing was against Guinea on the same date, featuring players like Pierce Charles and Jamie McDonnell. Both teams will aim to finalize their lineups and strategies before the match.

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Key Details

•France last played against Ivory Coast on June 4.
•Northern Ireland faced Guinea on June 4.
•Key players for France include Kylian Mbappé and Mike Maignan.
•Pierce Charles and Jamie McDonnell are notable for Northern Ireland.
•Match scheduled for June 8 in an unspecified location.

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7:15 PMYahoo Sports — PREVIEW | France vs Northern Ireland: team news, lineups, predictions (National Friendlies 08/06)

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