The French team will face Ivory Coast in June

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

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The French team knows the third of its next opponents before the World Cup. After Brazil and Colombia, which the Blues will face this month in the United States, the FFF formalized this Saturday the holding of a friendly meeting against the Ivory Coast in June.

The match will be played at La Beaujoire, in Nantes, and will be held on Thursday June 4 at 9:10 p.m. (the match will be broadcast on TF1). This will be the fourth confrontation between the two nations (2 victories for France, 1 draw), and the eleventh meeting of the Tricolores in Nantes. The Blues will play a second friendly match on Monday June 8 in Lille, but the identity of the future opponent has not yet been revealed.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.