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Ivory Coast rallies to defeat France in friendly match

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Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Ivory Coast rallies to defeat France in friendly match

Summary

Ivory Coast came from behind to defeat France 2-1 in a friendly match held at Beaujoire on June 10. The match served as a key preparation for both teams ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Rayan Cherki stood out with a notable performance, scoring a goal, while Didier Deschamps received a warm farewell from fans. France now shifts focus to final preparations for the World Cup, aiming to address their defensive concerns, particularly at right-back.

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By the Numbers

•Ivory Coast defeats France 2-1 in friendly at Beaujoire.
•Rayan Cherki scores a goal and impresses during the match.
•Didier Deschamps receives strong support from fans at his penultimate game.
•Concerns persist for France's right-back position amid player performance issues.
•Both teams are gearing up for their World Cup campaigns.

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8:50 AMYahoo Sports — FEATURE | Cherki, Konaté, Thuram: Three winners and three losers as France fall to defeat against Ivory Coast

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Ivory Coast came from behind against France in what is Les Bleus’ penultimate match before the FIFA World Cup (1-2). We look at the winners and losers from Thursday’s friendly at the Beaujoire.�...
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