Michael Olise scores hat-trick in France's win over Northern Ireland

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Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Michael Olise scores hat-trick in France's win over Northern Ireland
Summary

Michael Olise delivered an impressive performance, scoring all three goals in France's 3-1 victory against Northern Ireland in a friendly on June 8 in Lille. Olise opened the scoring in the 43rd minute, added a second shortly after halftime, and completed his hat-trick in the 74th minute. Northern Ireland's Patrick Kelly netted a goal in the 64th minute. France coach Didier Deschamps praised Olise's season with Bayern Munich and his preparedness for the upcoming World Cup, where the team begins its campaign against Senegal on June 16.

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  • France wins 3-1 against Northern Ireland in final friendly before World Cup.
  • Olise scores all three goals in the match.
  • France's World Cup opener is against Senegal on June 16.
  • Deschamps emphasizes Olise's importance for the team.
Latest Updates
  • 9:54 AMYahoo SportsDeschamps backs Olise to shine at World Cup after Bayern star’s hat-trick in Northern Ireland win
  • 9:33 AMYahoo SportsOlise stars with hat-trick in France's World Cup dress rehearsal
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Michael Olise impressed in France’s final friendly before the World Cup, bagging a hat-trick in a 3-1 win over Northern Ireland on Monday evening.After the game, France coach Didier Deschamps spoke ...

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Michael Olise produced an outstanding performance in France’s final friendly ahead of the World Cup. The FCB winger scored all three goals in a 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in Lille on Monday ...

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