Historic! Ivory Coast Overthrows France and Claims First Win Against Les Bleus

Author: WALY ChancePublished on: June 4, 2026Country: Ivory Coast

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Historic! Ivory Coast Overthrows France and Claims First Win Against Les Bleus

Ivory Coast defeated France 2-1 on June 4, 2026, securing their first ever win against Les Bleus. Goals were scored by Guéla Doué and Amad Diallo for Ivory Coast, while Rayan Cherki had opened the scoring for France. The friendly match was part of the 2026 World Cup preparations.

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Ivory Coast defeated France 2-1 on June 4, 2026 at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes in a friendly match preparing for the World Cup. After Rayan Cherki opened the scoring for France, Guéla Doué equalized in the 52nd minute on a pass from Nicolas Pépé, and Amad Diallo secured the win for the Elephants in the 83rd minute. This victory comes as Ivory Coast prepares for its first World Cup since 2014, in Group E alongside Germany, Ecuador, and Curaçao.

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