France vs Cote d’Ivoire Preview & Prediction | 2026 International Friendly

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One of the pre-tournament favourites for this summer’s FIFA World Cup continue preparations with a clash against a relatively strong Cote d’Ivoire side.

Kick-off date/time: 4 June 2026 at 8:10 pm

How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / USA – FOX Soccer

How to watch online: UK – Amazon Prime / USA – Fubo

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France vs Cote d’Ivoire prediction

Didier Deschamps’ star-studded French, 2018 winners and 2022 runners’ up, head into this summer on the back of an impressive couple of performances in the March international break as they defeated both Brazil and Croatia.

They now face a Cote d’Ivoire side that, under the management of Emerse Fae, were also strong in the spring as they hammered the Korea Republic before then defeating Scotland by a goal to nil at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

The Ivorians are not to be taken too lightly but the sheer potential and attacking prowess of this French side makes Les Bleus favourites at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes.

France vs Cote d’Ivoire tip: France to win & both teams to score