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Ivory Coast edges France 2-1 in World Cup warm-up match

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Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Ivory Coast edges France 2-1 in World Cup warm-up match
Summary

Ivory Coast defeated France 2-1 in a friendly match held in Nantes on June 4, 2026. France took the lead with a first-half goal from Rayan Cherki but could not maintain their advantage. Guela Doue and Amad Diallo scored in the second half to complete the comeback for Ivory Coast. French midfielders Aurelien Tchouameni and Lucas Hernandez emphasized that the team remains confident despite the loss, noting the experimental nature of their lineup due to recent Champions League commitments. Head coach Didier Deschamps acknowledged the need for improvement before their World Cup opener against Senegal on June 16.

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  • •Ivory Coast leads 2-1 after second-half goals from Doue and Diallo.
  • •France's Cherki scored the opening goal in the first half.
  • •Aurelien Tchouameni states team remains confident despite the defeat.
  • •Deschamps warns against complacency ahead of the World Cup.
  • •France will face Senegal in their tournament opener on June 16.
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Ivory Coast beat France 2-1 in friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup, as Manchester United’s Amad Diallo seals win.

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