Ivory Coast Defeats France in World Cup Warm-up Match
Ivory Coast Defeats France in World Cup Warm-up Match
Updated at: June 5, 2026 at 04:45 AM
On June 4, 2026, the Ivory Coast national team achieved a historic milestone by defeating France 2-1 in a World Cup warm-up match at the Stade de la Beaujoire.
Despite France dominating the first half and taking the lead through a sublime Rayan Cherki goal, the Ivory Coast mounted a spirited second-half comeback.
Guela Doue equalized in the 53rd minute, and Amad Diallo secured the historic victory with a late goal just six minutes before the final whistle.
This match was particularly notable for the Doue brothers, as Guela faced off against his sibling, Désiré, who remained on the French bench.
French coach Didier Deschamps, who experimented with his lineup by resting key players and substituting Kylian Mbappé at halftime, described the loss as a useful reminder against complacency.
As both teams look toward the upcoming World Cup, this result serves as a massive morale boost for the Ivory Coast ahead of their opener against Ecuador, while France shifts its focus to their final preparations against Northern Ireland.
The victory marks the first time in history that the Ivory Coast has successfully defeated the French national team.
