The Ivory Coast national football team is set to face France on Thursday at 21:10 at the Stade de la Beaujoire, in Nantes.

What happened ?

The match is important for both teams as they prepare for the World Cup. Didier Deschamps confirmed that he would not align the team that will start the World Cup on June 16 against Senegal.

Why it matters for the Ivory Coast national football team ?

The probable composition of the Blues with Théo Hernandez and Marcus Thuram is already known. William Saliba, who is struggling with a back injury, will not participate in the match. Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué are likely to be preserved, or at least used sparingly.

What comes next ?

The Ivory Coast national football team lost its last match against Germany with a score of 2-1 on June 20, 2026. The next match is against Curaçao on June 25, 2026. | Match | Date | Score | | --- | --- | --- | | Germany - Ivory Coast | 2026-06-20 | 2-1 | | Curaçao - Ivory Coast | 2026-06-25 | - |