The Ivory Coast national football team started its path to the 2026 World Cup with a historic win against the French team. The Elephants won 2-1 against the Blues at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes, on Thursday, June 4. For the first time in its history, France was beaten by Ivory Coast. Leading at halftime thanks to Cherki, the Blues slowed down in the second half with numerous substitutions. The Elephants took advantage of this to counterattack and be effective. The scorer of the night, Diallo, scored the winning goal for the Ivorians. The Ivory Coast team showed great determination and a solid defense to win this important victory. The Ivorian fans were present in large numbers and supported their team throughout the match. The win of the Elephants is a big step forward for their preparation for the 2026 World Cup. The French team, on the other hand, showed signs of fatigue and paid the price for its numerous substitutions. The Blues will have to recover from this defeat and prepare for their next match against Northern Ireland. Ivory Coast, on the other hand, can rejoice in this historic win and continue to work towards its goal of success at the 2026 World Cup. The Ivorian players showed great solidarity and beautiful team cohesion, which allowed them to win this important victory. The coach of the Ivory Coast team said that this win was a big step forward for his team and that he was proud of his players. The Elephants will continue to work hard to prepare for the 2026 World Cup and make their country proud. The team's captain, also expressed his joy and pride after the match, saying that this win was a great achievement for the team.