Les Bleus rattled by Ivory Coast: a warning before the World Cup.

A few days before the 2026 World Cup, the French team lost a warm-up match 2–1 against Ivory Coast. After Rayan Cherki had opened the scoring, the “Elephants” turned the match around through Guéla Doué and Amad Diallo, claiming a historic win over Les Bleus.

Despite an encouraging first half, the many changes in the second half weakened the French side. This defeat is a reminder that no nation can be underestimated at a world tournament.

Ivory Coast, for their part, confirm their rise with a talented and ambitious generation able to compete with the best teams.

Nevertheless, thanks to a squad full of talent, led among others by Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé and Rayan Cherki, Les Bleus remain among the big favourites for the World Cup. As several analyses in the international press pointed out, this defeat could ultimately be a salutary warning before the tournament begins.