Friendly: France vs Northern Ireland, official lineups

08.06.26 FT Friendly International

France

3

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Northern Ireland

1

Tonight marks the final warm-up friendly for the French national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Les Bleus face off against Northern Ireland in this crucial test.

France lines up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Mike Maignan as the last line of defense. Up front, Kylian Mbappé is supported by Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, and Désiré Doué.

The Green and White Army deploys a 3-5-2 setup, with Pierce Charles in goal behind Trai Hume, Ruairi McConville, and Ciaron Brown anchoring the defense.

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