France – Ivory Coast : date, stadium, kick-off time and live broadcast channels

04.06.26 FT Friendly International

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Here’s everything you need to know about the friendly match between France and Côte d'Ivoire, scheduled for this Thursday evening at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes, as both teams gear up for the 2026 World Cup.

France and Côte d'Ivoire are set for a highly anticipated clash just days before the World Cup 2026 kicks off. Both squads will seize this opportunity to fine-tune their tactics and make final adjustments ahead of their tournament debuts.

Les Bleus have been drawn into Group I, alongside Iraq, Senegal and Norway. Meanwhile, the Elephants will compete in Group E with Germany, Ecuador and Curaçao.

The match will take place this Thursday, June 4, at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes, with kick-off scheduled for 19:10 GMT.

This fixture will mark the fourth ever meeting between the two sides. In their three previous encounters, France has come out on top twice, while the third match ended in a goalless draw (0-0).

On which channels can you watch France – Côte d'Ivoire live?

Here’s the list of TV channels and digital platforms broadcasting France vs Côte d'Ivoire live:

France’s 2026 World Cup group stage fixtures

• France vs Senegal: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 19:00 GMT, MetLife Stadium (New York / New Jersey).

• France vs Iraq: Monday, June 22, 2026 at 21:00 GMT, Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia).

• Norway vs France: Friday, June 26, 2026 at 19:00 GMT, Gillette Stadium (Boston).

Côte d'Ivoire’s 2026 World Cup group stage fixtures

• Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador: Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 23:00 GMT, Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia).

• Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire: Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 20:00 GMT, BMO Field (Toronto).

• Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire: Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 20:00 GMT, Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia).

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