France lose 1-2 to Ivory Coast in Nantes

France national team lost 1-2 to Côte d'Ivoire in Nantes on Thursday 4 June. The friendly formed part of the squad's preparation for the 2026 World Cup. Several regular starters were missing from the French lineup. The side appeared sluggish after the interval, prompting criticism of the performance. The game was scheduled eleven days before France's opening World Cup match against Senegal. The result leaves the French side with limited time to adjust tactics. Ivory Coast's win demonstrates their readiness for upcoming international fixtures. France must address the shortcomings revealed in Nantes before the tournament.