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France vs Ivory Coast Match Summary
Competition | International Friendlies |
|---|---|
Match Date | Thursday 4 June 2026 |
Match Time | 20:10 |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Stade de la Beaujoire |
France welcome Ivory Coast to the Stade de la Beaujoire for a prestige friendly as both nations put the finishing touches on their World Cup preparations.
France head into this fixture unbeaten in nine outings, including impressive friendly victories over Brazil and Colombia earlier in 2026.
Ivory Coast topped their World Cup qualification group without conceding a single goal, arriving in Nantes with serious pedigree.
France hold the upper hand in this fixture historically, winning two and drawing one of the three previous meetings between these sides.
France vs Ivory Coast Form
France have been in relentless form, extending their unbeaten run to nine matches. During World Cup qualifying, they averaged nearly eight shots on target per game, making them a consistently dangerous side going forward.
Ivory Coast finished 2025 with nine wins from fourteen outings and a goal difference of +19, keeping six clean sheets along the way. Their recent friendlies have been direct and purposeful, highlighted by a dominant 4-0 win against South Korea.
France vs Ivory Coast Predicted Lineup
France (4-2-3-1)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Maignan; Digne, Upamecano, Konaté, Koundé; Kanté, Tchouaméni; Mbappé, Cherki, Olise; Thuram
Ivory Coast (4-3-3)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Y. Fofana; Konan, Diomande, Kossounou, Doué; S. Fofana, Kessie, Sangaré; Diomande, Wahi, Pépé
France vs Ivory Coast Key Stats & Match Facts
France averaged 6.8 corners won per game in World Cup qualifying, ranking second overall in the competition.
Ivory Coast's Over 5.5 corners line landed in 80% of their matches throughout 2025.
Kylian Mbappé averaged 2.71 shots on target per game across seven World Cup qualifying appearances.
Ivory Coast hit Team Shots On Target Over 3.5 in 70% of their 2026 international friendlies.
France conceded an average of just 1.2 corners per game during the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
France vs Ivory Coast Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: France 2-1 Ivory Coast. France's attacking depth should be the difference here, but Ivory Coast carry enough threat to find the net in a competitive friendly. Expect the hosts to edge it without keeping a clean sheet.
Best Bets
Both Teams To Score: Yes at 11/10. France have the firepower to score freely, but Ivory Coast's qualifying record and direct style suggest they can trouble the hosts. BTTS has strong appeal in a fixture where both sides will want to test their attacking options before the World Cup.
Over 2.5 Total Goals at 4/7. With two attacking sides keen to sharpen their forward lines ahead of the tournament, this fixture shapes up to produce goals. Ivory Coast averaged 12.9 shots per match across their 2026 international friendlies, suggesting attacking intent from both benches.
France vs Ivory Coast Bet Builder
This four-leg bet builder combines a France win, Over 2.5 Goals, Mbappé to score anytime and Olise to have at least one shot on target, priced at 49/20 with BetMGM UK.
France are heavy favourites at home and their attacking depth across the squad makes the win leg a natural anchor for this builder.
Over 2.5 Goals fits the profile of this fixture, with Ivory Coast averaging nearly 13 shots per match across their 2026 international friendlies.
Mbappé to score anytime is well supported by his qualifying record, where he averaged over two shots on target per game across seven appearances.
Olise registering a shot on target feels achievable given Ivory Coast's tendency to allow opposing attackers space in wide areas during friendlies.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 49/20 and is as short as 6/4 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of £10 from best to worst price.
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France vs Ivory Coast Talking Points
This fixture represents the final dress rehearsal for France before they open their World Cup campaign against Senegal, Iraq and Norway in Group I. The midfield battle between France's established core and Ivory Coast's dynamic engine room of Kessié and Fofana could dictate the tempo. Keep an eye on Amad Diallo, who arrives in superb form and carries a reported valuation of €130 million after standout club and international performances.
France vs Ivory Coast Predictions FAQs
When is the France vs Ivory Coast International Friendlies game?
The match is scheduled to kick off on Thursday 4 June 2026 at 20:10.
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