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France prepares for World Cup campaign after recent loss to Ivory Coast

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Last updated Jun 9, 2026

France prepares for World Cup campaign after recent loss to Ivory Coast

Summary

France will open their World Cup campaign against Senegal in New Jersey on June 16, aiming to reclaim the title they lost in 2022. The team, managed by Didier Deschamps, seeks to bounce back after a surprising 2-1 defeat to Ivory Coast in their final warm-up match. Key players include captain Kylian Mbappé, who aims to become the all-time leading scorer for France and win a second Golden Boot, while Michael Olise scored a hat-trick in a recent match. France's group also features Norway and Iraq, with their final game scheduled for June 26 in Boston.

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•France faces Senegal on June 16 in their World Cup opener.
•Didier Deschamps's team is coming off a 2-1 loss to Ivory Coast.
•Kylian Mbappé is close to becoming France's all-time leading scorer.
•Michael Olise scored a hat-trick in a warm-up victory over Northern Ireland.
•France's final group stage match is against Norway on June 26.

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James McClair, World Cup correspondentFrance seek retribution for their World Cup final defeat to Argentina four years ago with a third triumph in Didier Dechamps’ farewell tournament as manager of ...
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