2026 World Cup: France begin their preparation with a defeat against Ivory Coast

Jun 5, 2026 - 17:00
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2026 World Cup: France begin their preparation with a defeat against Ivory Coast
It was a false start for France after losing 2-1 to Ivory Coast in their first warm-up match before the World Cup. While Rayan Cherki put on a show, France lost control in the second half, allowing the Elephants to come back and take the lead, notably thanks to an outstanding performance from Guéla Doué.