Ivory Coast Upsets France 2-1 in World Cup Warm‑up

Ivory Coast defeated France 2‑1 in a friendly match on June 4, 2026 at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes. France took the lead just before halftime through Rayan Cherki, but Guela Doué equalised in the second half. Manchester United winger Amad Diallo, who entered as a substitute, scored six minutes from time to secure the win for the Elephants.

The result halted Kylian Mbappé’s attempt to surpass Olivier Giroud’s French scoring record, leaving him on 56 goals. France will face Northern Ireland in another warm‑up before the World Cup opener on June 16. During the match, French striker Michael Olise wore a never‑seen royal‑blue Nike Hypervenom 3 boot, matching the France 2026 home kit, sparking speculation about a possible retail release.

Both teams are preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the surprise result expected to influence their final squad selections and tactical approaches.