France to Face Côte d’Ivoire at Beaujoire on June 4

France national team will play Côte d’Ivoire on Thursday 4 June at Stade de la Beaujoire, kickoff 21:10. It is a friendly match. The fixture serves as preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. The match is part of the final series of warm‑up games before the tournament. It is the penultimate home appearance for the French side before traveling across the Atlantic for the World Cup. The squad will depart for North America after the next home match. Defender Jules Koundé said he enjoys seeing the Tricolores compete outside the capital city. He highlighted the benefit of playing in different stadiums. France will conclude its pre‑World Cup program with a final friendly on French soil before heading abroad. The upcoming schedule will determine the squad’s readiness for the tournament.