France-Ivory Coast: first test for the Blues ahead of the 2026 World Cup

Author: senenews.comPublished on: June 4, 2026Country: France

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France-Ivory Coast: first test for the Blues ahead of the 2026 World Cup

France faces Ivory Coast in Nantes for a friendly as preparation for the 2026 World Cup. Didier Deschamps tests his squad, with Kylian Mbappé potentially breaking Olivier Giroud's goal record. Some players arrived late due to the Champions League final; France starts the tournament on June 16 against Senegal.

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