Friendly match: France vs Ivory Coast will be played to a sold-out crowd in Nantes

Africa 20 April 2026 at 18:53

Nafongo TRAORE

News Editor

June 4 is shaping up to be a major football celebration in Nantes. The prestigious friendly between France and the Ivory Coast Elephants, scheduled at the La Beaujoire stadium, will be played to a sold-out crowd. The French Football Federation made the announcement on April 20.

The Elephants will take on France on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 21:10 at La Beaujoire Stadium in Nantes. This highly anticipated clash will officially kick off both teams' preparations for the 2026 World Cup and offers the Ivorian squad a golden opportunity to shine against one of the tournament favorites. It will also be the first warm-up match for Les Bleus as they gear up for the 2026 World Cup.