Tonight sees France and the Ivory Coast face off in an international friendly match ahead of the 2026 World Cup
France and Ivory Coast meet in an international friendly match tonight as preparations ramp up for the 2026 World Cup.
The tournament in Mexico, Canada and the US kicks off next week, with excitement building ahead of the biggest edition of the competition ever held.
A total of 48 teams are involved, with France among the favourites to win the whole thing.
Their squad is littered with world-class talent, with the likes of Kylian Mbappe, William Saliba and Michael Olise set to lead Les Bleus.
Tonight’s opponents have been drawn in a group with Germany, Curacao and Ecuador and will hold ambitions of progressing to the knockout rounds.
Here is everything you need to know about the match tonight
What time is kick-off?
France v Ivory Coast kicks off at 8.10pm on Thursday, June 4, at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes, France.
Is the game on TV?
You are in luck.
Amazon Prime will be showing this match in the UK but you will have to pay £2.99 for the privilege to watch.
What about streaming?
The match will be available to stream via Prime Video TV and accessible on mobile devices, tablets or smart TVs.
Quotes corner
Didier Deschamps: “We’ve built up expectations because of our results.
“We lifted the trophy in 2018 and reached the final in 2022, so our supporters are naturally expecting to see France [still in the running] by mid-July.
“We’re one of the 10 or 12 nations that can realistically set their sights on becoming world champions.
“But do you know how many there will be at the end? Just one! That means at least 11 disappointed nations.
“They (the players) won’t all be able to play
“There’s a lot of promise, but we need the right chemistry, without letting individual egos get in the way.
“We need balance, and above all, compatibility and partnerships.”
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