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France hosts the Ivory Coast in a June 4, 2026 friendly in Paris as both teams tune up for the World Cup.
Deschamps could rotate attackers, with Mbappe and others in strong contention for a potent frontline.
Ivory Coast manager Emerse Fae returns to Nantes, seeking a win before their World Cup travel.
Ivory Coast aim for a third straight win after March successes over South Korea and Scotland.
Les Bleus look to reclaim World Cup glory in Didier Deschamps’ farewell campaign at the helm.
The Ivory Coast squad features several players with French club experience, signaling a competitive clash.
FOX Soccer Plus and Fubo offer live streaming options for the match.
World Cup 2026 opener for Ivory Coast is set after this final warm-up in France.
The article emphasizes live-streaming access and TV channels for U.S. viewers.
The piece notes the match is part of both teams' preparation for World Cup 2026.

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Cherki scores to give France the lead before Ivory Coast strike back late in the second half.
Ivory Coast equalises through Guela Doue after 53 minutes to level the game.
Deschamps’ side made five changes at the halftime transition without restoring control.
Yan Diomande repeatedly troubled France’s defense in the first half on the counter.
Maignan and the France defense conceded two goals but remained otherwise solid.
Rabiot and Tchouameni anchored the midfield with reliable distribution, while Cherki impressed on his opportune game time.
Deschamps admitted the result was not ideal ahead of the World Cup warm-up schedule.
Ivory Coast finished the move with a tidy finish in the second half to seize the lead.
The match served as a preview of World Cup readiness and highlighted France’s need for consistency.
The result leaves France seeking clarity on squad depth ahead of the World Cup.

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Ivory Coast overturned a halftime deficit to beat France 2-1 in Nantes, with Doué and Diallo scoring late goals for the visitors.
France took the lead late in the first half through Rayan Cherki before the comeback.
The loss comes with a week to the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as France finalizes its lineup.
France is set to face Northern Ireland next before meeting Senegal in their World Cup group.
Upamecano and Olise started for France but both were substituted at halftime.
France's lineup featured FC Bayern players Dayot Upamecano and Michael Olise in the starting XI.
The match served as a World Cup prep for France ahead of the tournament draw.
Ivory Coast, a potential World Cup group opponent, secured the victory in the friendly.
The France-Ivory Coast result followed a flurry of substitutions at halftime.
France will play Northern Ireland in Lille before facing Senegal on June 16.

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Ivory Coast beat France 2-1 in Nantes, signaling potential World Cup momentum for the African side.
France showed wastefulness in front of goal despite enjoying early control.
Guéla Doué scored and assisted, proving instrumental for Ivory Coast’s win.
Ivory Coast’s discipline and in-game quality helped overturn the match in the second half.
Cherki's strong first-half showing sparked debate on his World Cup starting prospects for France.
Ivory Coast could be a sleeper team in Group E, with Germany, Ecuador and Curaçao nearby.
France's finishing concerns could complicate their World Cup campaign.
The match highlighted Ivory Coast's potential as a dark horse ahead of the World Cup.
Guéla Doué had a standout performance, influencing both goals against France.
The game set a tone of momentum for Ivory Coast heading into the World Cup.

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