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NANTES, France (AP) — Guéla Doué scored a goal and set up the winning strike as Ivory Coast surprised France — and Doué's brother in the French dugout — with a 2-1 victory in a World Cup warmup match Thursday.
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
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Where to watch France vs. Ivory Coast live stream, TV channel, start time for international friendly
All you need to know to watch as France and Ivory Coast face off before traveling to the World Cup.
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.
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