Published: June 5, 2026 ⢠4:30 AM IST ¡ Updated: June 5, 2026 ⢠7:21 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Ivory Coast defeats France 2-1 in friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup, as Manchester Unitedâs Amad Diallo seals win.
France has brushed aside concerns over their World Cup readiness after suffering a surprise 2-1 defeat by Ivory Coast in a â tournament warm-up match, insisting the setback will serve as a useful reminder rather than a cause for alarm.
Didier Deschampsâs side â led through a superb first-half goal from Rayan Cherki on Thursday, but they were overrun after the break as Guela Doue and Amad Diallo turned the game around for the â Elephants in Nantes.
With France opening their World Cup campaign against Senegal in New York on June 16, midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni said the result should be viewed in the context of preparations.
âItâs a pity to lose, but weâre in a preparation phase;