The French national team will meet Côte d’Ivoire in a friendly on June 4 in Nantes, a fixture that forms part of Les Bleus’ final preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
A Crucial Warm‑up
Center back William Saliba has been ruled out with injury, leaving manager Didier Deschamps to adjust his defensive plans just weeks before the tournament.
Ivory Coast arrives with a youthful, attack‑heavy squad that many observers regard as the strongest since the late 2000s.
Broadcast partners in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada and Mexico will carry the match across television and streaming platforms, ensuring global visibility.
After the Nantes encounter, France will face Northern Ireland in their final warm‑up before the World Cup, while Ivory Coast will travel directly to North America for their opening fixtures against Ecuador and Senegal.