France’s 2026 World Cup Prep Ends in Shock Defeat, History Raises a Red Flag

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France went into Thursday’s friendly against Ivory Coast as heavy favorites. They came out with a 2-1 loss and a lot of uncomfortable questions. It started well enough. Rayan Cherki, Manchester City’s star midfielder, drilled home the first goal just before halftime, putting France in full control heading into the break. Then head coach Didier Deschamps shuffled his entire lineup, and everything unraveled. Read More on Sports Guela Doué, playing against his own brother Désiré’s national team, leveled things up in the 53rd minute, then teed up Amad Diallo to slot home the winner with six minutes to go in…

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