France, Ivory Coast, Rayan Cherki, Didier Deschamps
4 June 2026
France lost 2-1 to Ivory Coast in a World Cup warm-up despite Rayan Cherki scoring a bright opener. Didier Deschamps rotated heavily, but his side failed to control the match after taking the lead.
Kylian Mbappe and Adrien Rabiot had earlier chances before Guela Doue equalised after half-time. Ivory Coast’s substitutes then changed the game, with Diallo finishing a flowing move to hand France an uncomfortable pre-tournament warning.