
There was no need for panic on Thursday night, despite France’s defeat to the Ivory Coast at the Beaujoire (1-2). Les Bleus had taken the lead through Rayan Cherki, but in the second half, the 202...

It was a false start for France after losing 2-1 to Ivory Coast in their first warm-up match before the World Cup. While Rayan Cherki put on a show, France lost control in the second half, allowing the Elephants to come back and take the lead, notably thanks to an outstanding performance from Guéla Doué.