World Cup warm-ups: France stunned 1-2 by Ivory Coast, Iraq hold Spain
Updated On: 06 June, 2026 09:48 AM IST | France | Agencies
Earlier, Rayan Cherki (45th) had put France ahead
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Guela Doue scored a goal (53rd minute) and set up the winning strike for Amad Diallo (84th) as Ivory Coast surprised France with a 2-1 victory in a World Cup warm-up match on Thursday. Earlier, Rayan Cherki (45th) had put France ahead.
Spain was held 1-1 at home by Iraq. Playing without Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, Ferran Torres (16th) scored for Spain, while Merchas Doski (27th) equalised for Iraq.
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