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Olise scores hat-trick as France defeats Northern Ireland in friendly

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 10:30 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Olise scores hat-trick as France defeats Northern Ireland in friendly

Summary

France secured a 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in a final warm-up match before the 2026 World Cup. Michael Olise delivered a standout performance with a hat-trick, outpacing a Northern Ireland comeback effort that included a goal from Patrick Kelly. This match served as a home send-off for manager Didier Deschamps, who will step down after the tournament. France is set to begin its World Cup campaign against Senegal on June 16, 2026.

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By the Numbers

•Olise records a hat-trick in France's 3-1 win over Northern Ireland.
•Kylian Mbappé had a goal ruled out for offside.
•Northern Ireland scored a late goal through Patrick Kelly.
•France's World Cup opener is scheduled against Senegal on June 16.
•This match marks Didier Deschamps' final home game as manager.

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10:30 PMYahoo Sports — International friendlies round up: Olise and Gakpo impress days before World Cup

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Michael Olise and Cody Gakpo turned in superb individual performances taking their national teams to victory in the final warm-up game just three days before the 2026 Word Cup begins.It was Didier Dec...
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