France vs Ivory Coast: Prediction for international friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup – June 4, 2026
On Thursday, June 4, we will see a friendly clash between France and Ivory Coast, kicking off at 21:10 CET, and I am offering a betting tip for this match.
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France vs Ivory Coast: Match preview
France enjoyed an excellent 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. The team collected 16 points from six matches, drawing only with Iceland and winning the rest. The World Cup runners-up will be aiming to lift the trophy again, as they did in 2018 and came close in 2022. In terms of preparation, they beat Brazil 2–1 in the spring and then defeated Colombia 3–1. They now face Ivory Coast, followed by a meeting with Northern Ireland.
Ivory Coast also delivered a fantastic 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. The team went unbeaten across ten matches, collecting 26 points. They did not concede a single goal while scoring 25, a remarkable achievement for the Ivorians as they booked their place at the World Cup. At the tournament, they will face Ecuador, Germany, and Curaçao in a very challenging group, where they will aim to reach the knockout stage. The team won two friendly matches in March and now have only this match against France ahead of them.
Match facts and head-to-head
- France are unbeaten in nine consecutive matches: eight wins and one draw.
- Ivory Coast have lost only one of their last eight matches.
- Ivory Coast have scored at least one goal in each of their last eight matches.
- France have scored at least two goals in 11 consecutive matches.
- France defeated Ivory Coast in their last head-to-head meeting 2–1.
Prediction
Ivory Coast are a strong and well-organised team, but I believe France will win this match. They are playing at home and have a very strong squad. Therefore, I am recommending a bet on France to score over 2 goals.
