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France falls to Ivory Coast in World Cup warmup despite Cherki's goal

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

France falls to Ivory Coast in World Cup warmup despite Cherki's goal

Summary

France lost 2-1 to Ivory Coast in their first World Cup warmup match on June 5. Rayan Cherki opened the scoring for France, but the team conceded two goals leading to the defeat. Coach Didier Deschamps fielded a strong lineup despite making several changes. The match was part of France's preparations for the upcoming World Cup.

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By the Numbers

•Rayan Cherki scored the opening goal for France.
•France dropped their World Cup warmup match 2-1 to Ivory Coast.
•The match took place on June 5.
•Didier Deschamps altered the squad but still fielded strong players.
•This was France's first of several warmup matches ahead of the World Cup.

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Rayan Cherki scored a memorable goal, but a much changed France side couldn't hold onto the lead as they dropped their first World Cup warmup game to the Ivory Coast, 2-1. Didier Deschamps made plenty of changes, yet still named a strong side. Despite some br…
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