France vs. the Ivory Coast will kick off at 3:10 p.m. ET/ 12:10 p.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 9:10 p.m. local time at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes, France. The match will be available to watch in the United States and in other countries through select TV channels and streaming services.

Manchester United forward Amad scored a late winner to give Ivory Coast a shock 2-1 victory over a much-changed France in their World Cup warmup match in Nantes. Manchester City playmaker Rayan Cherki had fired France ahead just before halftime.

France hosts Ivory Coast on Thursday at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes for an international friendly between two World Cup-bound sides.

Rayan Cherki scored France's goal in their 2-1 loss to Ivory Coast as part of their preparations for the 2026 World Cup. Men's Team City Magazine: June issue available to read now! The 22-year-old,

France and the Ivory Coast will clash in Paris on Thursday before both teams begin their search for World Cup silverware. MORE: 2026 FIFA World Cup: USA national team games, locations revealed How to Watch France vs Ivory Coast

France was at home and started winning the game, but then Ivory Coast proved to be too resilient and ended up coming back to win this pre-2026 World Cup international friendly!

Follow France vs Ivory Coast LIVE in an international friendly ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Get the latest score, goals and match updates from Kylian Mbappé and Les Bleus.

France faces a serious challenge in the form of Côte d’Ivoire as it continues its build-up to the 2026 World Cup.