Deschamps backs hat-trick hero Olise to shine for France at World Cup
Author: AFPPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: France
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In a World Cup warm-up friendly, France defeated Northern Ireland 3-1 with a hat-trick from Michael Olise. Coach Didier Deschamps praised Olise, highlighting his outstanding season at Bayern Munich and his confidence. Despite an attack featuring Mbappé, Dembélé, and Doué, the team showed some disjointedness but managed to overcome Northern Ireland's defense. France will next head to Boston to prepare for their opening World Cup match against Senegal on June 16.
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