Ivory Coast Shocks France in World Cup Warm-Up Clash

Guela Doué delivered a decisive performance as he scored and assisted Ivory Coast’s shock 2-1 victory over France in a friendly match in Nantes on Thursday. His brother, France international Désiré Doué, watched from the stands as the 23-year-old defender neutralized Rayan Cherki’s early goal before providing the critical cross for Amad Diallo’s winner.

France dominated the first half but collapsed after halftime, allowing Ivory Coast to exploit defensive errors. Didier Deschamps’ side—on a nine-game unbeaten run—left behind a wave of frustration, with the Elephants securing their first-ever win against Les Bleus in competitive play.

France’s next warm-up match is against Northern Ireland in Lille on Monday.

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