"What we achieved is not trivial, it gives us even more strength": Ivory Coast looks ahead to the World Cup after historic victory over France

Author: afrik-foot.comPublished on: June 5, 2026Country: Ivory Coast

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"What we achieved is not trivial, it gives us even more strength": Ivory Coast looks ahead to the World Cup after historic victory over France

Ivory Coast defeated France 2-1 in a friendly in Nantes on June 4, 2026, their first ever win against Les Bleus. Amad Diallo scored the winner in the 84th minute from a Guéla Doué assist. Franck Kessié emphasized the significance of the victory ahead of the 2026 World Cup, where the Elephants return after a 12-year absence.

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