Before playing Northern Ireland next Monday, the France team played the first of its two preparatory matches for the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday. On the Beaujoire pitch, the Blues were overthrown by Ivory Coast (1-2). Enough to make Raymond Domenech react. For him, only one observation can be drawn from this meeting.
On the set of the L’Équipe channel, the former French coach estimated that a defeat as much as a victory can have an impact. “I think it matters either way. You have to see how it happens. And there it is clear. There is a team missing the three Parisians, more (William)
Saliba. »
And the columnist continues. “It is not the French team that we will be waiting for and that there will be on June 16. » However, Raymond Domenech confirmed a question. “We can ask ourselves the question, have those who played lost their place in this story? This is the only observation we can make. It has no impact on whether or not there is an orientation for the future. »
France-Ivory Coast, things to say
Then the former companion of Estelle Denis concluded with the obvious. “It’s better to be with the whole team to win matches, that’s clear. » Often cited among the two or three favorites for final victory at the 2026 World Cup, the Blues still have a little time to refine their preparation.
The start of the competition, however, comes very quickly since the entry into contention of captain Kylian Mbappé’s team will take place on June 16 against Senegal. You will definitely have to be ready on the big day.
