France 0-0 Ivory Coast LIVE Score, International Friendly 2026: Fofana Saves Mbappe's Sharp Attempt

The referee blows the whistle to punish Oumar Diakité, who is caught grappling with Adrien Rabiot in a sequence that looked more like a wrestling match than a defensive effort. The hosts capitalize quickly, working the free-kick short to catch the visitors off guard. Michael Olise slips the ball through to an unmarked Kylian Mbappé, who drives a powerful strike toward the near post. However, Ivory Coast goalkeeper Yahia Fofana shows sharp reflexes, throwing out a strong hand to parry the attempt away and keep the scoreline level in the early stages.

The international friendly between France and Ivory Coast at the Stade de la Beaujoire is being officiated by Austrian referee Sebastian Gishamer.

The match officials for the fixture are:

• Referee: Sebastian Gishamer (AUT)

• Video Assistant Referee (VAR): Manuel Schüttengruber (AUT)

• Assistant Video Assistant Referee (AVAR): Christopher Jäger (AUT)

• Fourth Official: Arnes Talic (AUT)

Liverpool hired Andoni Iraola as manager on Thursday, turning to the former Bournemouth coach whose intense and heavy-pressing playing approach resembles the ideology that brought the team so much success under former Anfield favorite Jurgen Klopp.

The 43-year-old Spaniard, who has signed a deal for an undisclosed length, left his job at Bournemouth at the end of the recently completed season after a three-year spell that boosted his reputation.

France: Mike Maignan; Theo Hernandez, Ibrahima Konate, Dayot Upamecano, Jules Kounde; Adrien Rabiot, Aurelien Tchouameni; Marcus Thuram, Rayan Cherki, Michael Olise, Kylian Mbappe.

Ivory Coast: Yahia Fofana; Ghislain Konan, Emmanuel Agbadou, Wilfried Singo, Guela Doue; Simon Adingra, Seko Fofana, Franck Kessie, Yan Diomande; Oumar Diakite, Elye Wahi.

France enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a premier title contender, marking the final tournament of Didier Deschamps’ illustrious 14-year tenure as head coach. After a dominant qualifying campaign where Les Bleus remained undefeated, the squad arrives in North America with a blend of seasoned leadership and explosive young talent. Captained by superstar Kylian Mbappé—who leads a lethal attacking unit alongside players like Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, and Desire Doue—France is widely considered one of the favorites to lift the trophy. The team’s tactical structure is anchored by a solid midfield including N'Golo Kanté and Aurélien Tchouaméni, backed by a defensive core featuring William Saliba and Mike Maignan.

Drawn into Group I, France will face Senegal, Iraq, and Norway in the opening stage of the tournament. The group matches are scheduled for June 16 against Senegal, June 22 against Iraq, and June 26 against Norway. For Deschamps, this competition represents a chance to cement a historic legacy; should France triumph on July 19, he would become the first coach to lead a team to three successive World Cup finals and secure his second title as manager to go along with his 1998 victory as a player. With expectations high, Les Bleus are aiming to transform the disappointment of their 2022 final loss into a successful bid for a third global star.

There is no official broadcaster or streaming platform currently listed for the France vs Ivory Coast international friendly in India.

• Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026

• Kick-off Time: 8:10 PM BST (12:40 AM IST, June 5)

• Venue: Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes, France

• Context: This fixture is the final home match for Les Bleus before they depart for the World Cup in North America. Both teams are looking to finalize their tactical setups and assess squad fitness before the tournament officially begins.

• United Kingdom: Available via Pay-Per-View on Amazon Prime Video.

• United States: Broadcast on FOX Soccer Plus, with Spanish-language coverage on ViX and streaming via Fubo.

• France: Available for free on TF1.

• Australia: Available via Stan Sport

Good evening, everyone. We are building up to the start of the friendly fixture between France and Ivory Coast . Watch this space for live updates!