Ivory Coast claimed a 2-1 win over France at the Stade de la Beaujoire, overturning a half-time deficit with two second-half goals. Cherki gave France the lead in first-half stoppage time, finishing an assist from Konaté, but Ivory Coast equalized through Doué at the 53rd minute, with Pépé providing the assist. The decisive moment came in the 84th minute, when Diallo converted — assisted by Doué — to hand Ivory Coast the win despite France's statistical dominance. France finished with 15 shots and 59 percent possession to Ivory Coast's 8 shots and 41 percent, but could not protect their lead or find a response after falling behind.

As a friendly, there are no standings or bracket implications, but the result carries weight in terms of form. Ivory Coast won with fewer shots, less possession, and less territorial control, demonstrating an efficiency that France — for all their second-half attacking personnel — could not match. France introduced Mbappé and Olise at half-time among five changes and later brought on further attacking options, yet the revamped side conceded the winner rather than pressing for one of their own. For Ivory Coast, winning away against France while playing the cleaner game in front of goal is a meaningful marker of form ahead of whatever follows.