Ivory Coast beats France 2-1 in World Cup warm-up

Ivory Coast secured a surprising 2-1 victory over France in a World Cup warm-up match Thursday night in Nantes, delivering a setback to one of the tournament favorites just days before their departure. The match featured a dramatic late winner from substitute Amad Diallo, who converted a low cross from Guéla Doué with six minutes remaining.

France had taken the lead in the final minute of the first half through Rayan Cherki, who evaded two defenders before scoring with a low shot. Ivory Coast goalkeeper Yahia Fofana was active throughout, saving chances from French attackers including captain Kylian Mbappé. Mbappé, who was hoping to break Olivier Giroud's national scoring record, was substituted at halftime and remains at 56 goals.

The visitors equalized eight minutes into the second half when Doué, whose younger brother Désiré Doué is a French international, finished a through ball from Nicolas Pépé. Doué then assisted the decisive goal for Diallo. Following the final whistle, some fans in the stadium booed the French team's performance.

French coach Didier Deschamps, whose long tenure will end after this World Cup, had rested several players who participated in the recent...