France loses to Ivory Coast in World Cup warm-up match

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.

• 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Jules Kounde’s struggles continue as France lose to Ivory Coast ahead of World Cup 2026