France player ratings vs Ivory Coast: Rayan Cherki shines but World Cup favourites undone by shoddy defending
Goal | 04.06.2026 23:27
Rayan Cherki scored a memorable goal, but a much-changed France side couldn't hold onto the lead as they dropped their first World Cup warmup game to the Ivory Coast, 2-1. Manager Didier Deschamps made plenty of changes, yet still named a strong side. Despite some bright moments, Les Bleus weren't able to piece together a complete performance - and were made to pay.
