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Patrick Duval · 06/04/2026

France vs Ivory Coast: Thuram and Cherki Start in First World Cup Preparation Match

Paris Saint-Germain

Nantes - 04.06.2026: The French national football team played its first warm-up match for the 2026 World Cup in the USA against Ivory Coast on Thursday in Nantes. At the Stade de la Beaujoire, there were some surprises in the starting lineup, with Marcus Thuram from Borussia Mönchengladbach and Rayan Cherki from Olympique Lyon starting, while the Parisian stars initially took seats on the bench. The French team showed commitment…

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