France lose 2-1 to Ivory Coast, Tchouaméni cites cooling breaks

France fell 2‑1 to Ivory Coast in a World Cup warm‑up on Tuesday. The friendly, staged in France, served as the first test of the new cooling‑break rule. Coach Didier Deschamps used the match to fine‑tune tactical details ahead of the tournament. Temperatures remained moderate, allowing both sides to adapt without heat stress. Midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni noted that cooling breaks will become crucial in hotter climates across the Atlantic. He said the French squad will welcome the rule when playing in warmer venues. The defeat highlights areas for improvement before the World Cup kickoff. France will regroup under Deschamps to address defensive lapses exposed by the Ivory Coast attack.