Northern Ireland prepares for friendlies against Guinea and France
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 12:18 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill stated that upcoming friendlies against Guinea and France will serve to enhance the team's possession-based football. These matches, set for June 4 and June 8, provide a chance to regroup after a World Cup playoff defeat to Italy. O'Neill emphasized developing younger players, with Braiden Graham and Ceadach O'Neill included in the squad despite no senior appearances yet. The Guinea match marks the first meeting between the two nations, with NI sitting higher in FIFA rankings.
- •Northern Ireland faces Guinea on June 4 in Spain.
- •The match against France is scheduled for June 8.
- •O'Neill aims to improve the team's possession-based play.
- •Braiden Graham and Ceadach O'Neill are included in the squad.
- •Guinea and Northern Ireland are meeting for the first time.
- 12:18 PMYahoo Sports — Friendlies 'a chance to further develop' - O'Neill
- 12:18 PMBBC Sport — Friendlies 'a chance to further develop' - O'Neill
"Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says the upcoming friendlies against Guinea and France provides an opportunity to "improve our possession-based football".
"Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says the upcoming friendlies against Guinea and France provides an opportunity to "improve our possession-based football".
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 12:18 PMFriendlies 'a chance to further develop' - O'Neill
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says the upcoming friendlies against Guinea and France provides an opportunity to "improve our possession-based football".
- BBC SportJun 3, 2026, 12:18 PMFriendlies 'a chance to further develop' - O'Neill
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says the upcoming friendlies against Guinea and France provides an opportunity to "improve our possession-based football".
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