France: Didier Deschamps shocked by Ivory Coast after Bleus defeat, 'If we needed a shock, we got one'

Author: Elmut PintoPublished on: June 5, 2026Country: France

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France: Didier Deschamps shocked by Ivory Coast after Bleus defeat, 'If we needed a shock, we got one'

France coach Didier Deschamps was shocked by Ivory Coast after France's defeat, stating, 'If we needed a shock, we got one.' The loss exposed the team's problems ahead of upcoming competitions.

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