World Cup 2026: A fiery clash looming between France and Ivory Coast in the round of 16?

25.06.26 FT World Cup

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Ivory Coast has secured a place in the round of 16 of theWorld Cup.The next round promises a high-voltage showdown.

In the last 16, Ivory Coast will meet the runner-up of Group I, either France or Norway. The two sides are set to clash this Friday.

After finishing second in Group E, the Ivorians could be set for a clash with the French national team, whom they previously defeated 2-1 in the warm-up matches.

France currently leads thanks to goal difference, sitting on six points—the same as Erling Haaland’s Norway. The group will be decided after the final round of Group I this Friday.

Nafongo TRAORE |

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Nafongon Moussa TRAORE, Burkinabè de 25 ans, est passionné de football, est rédacteur pour Foot Africa et commentateur pour BurkiFoot.

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