Michael Olise scores hat-trick as France defeats Northern Ireland 3-1

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Michael Olise scores hat-trick as France defeats Northern Ireland 3-1
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Michael Olise scored a hat-trick in France's 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland during a warm-up match on Monday evening in Lille. This match served as France’s final preparation before the World Cup, and Olise’s performance marks him as the first Les Bleus player to achieve seven goals after 17 caps since 1996. Kylian Mbappé had a challenging performance, contributing only during warm-ups. FIFA also announced a new initiative for the 2026 World Cup, offering fans the chance to have their names displayed in the stadium for a fee of $73.

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  • Olise scores hat-trick in warm-up match
  • France wins final match 3-1 before the World Cup
  • Kylian Mbappé struggles during the game
  • FIFA launches name display initiative for $73 at World Cup
  • Match takes place in Lille, France
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Olise on 🔥Michael Olise put on a show this Monday evening against Northern Ireland in Lille, in France’s final warm-up match before the World Cup.Les Bleus won 3-1 thanks to a hat-trick from Mich...

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