France loses to Ivory Coast in World Cup warm-up match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
France lost 2-1 to Ivory Coast in a FIFA World Cup warm-up match on June 4, 2026, at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes. Rayan Cherki opened the scoring for France, but the match turned with goals from Guela Doue and Amad Diallo for the Ivory Coast. Defender Jules Kounde, who admitted to struggling this season, received the lowest player rating from RMC Sport, indicating a challenging performance. Kounde's continued struggles come as he prepares for the World Cup, amid speculation about his future at Barcelona.
- •France leads 1-0 through Rayan Cherki before conceding two goals.
- •Guela Doue and Amad Diallo score for the Ivory Coast.
- •Jules Kounde receives the lowest player rating after a tough match.
- •Match held at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes.
- •France continues preparations for World Cup 2026.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Jules Kounde’s struggles continue as France lose to Ivory Coast ahead of World Cup 2026
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