Prediction France - Northern Ireland: Is Ousmane Dembélé ready for the World Cup? (08/06/2026)

France hosts Northern Ireland at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in a friendly match before the 2026 World Cup. Les Bleus recently lost 2-1 to Ivory Coast, while Northern Ireland beat Guinea. France, the reigning world champions, are favorites after topping Group D in European qualifiers. The two teams have met only three times, all French wins with nine goals scored and one conceded.