(Video) All Goals From France vs Northern Ireland in the International Friendly Ahead of the 2026 Fifa World Cup

France plays its final warm-up match before the 2026 World Cup against Northern Ireland. Didier Deschamps will take advantage of the encounter to fine-tune details and confirm the squad that will pursue the title in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

83' WHAT A SCREAMER FOR FRANCE! HAT-TRICK FOR OLISE! What an absolute masterclass from Michael Olise! Following a brilliant assist from Malo Gusto, the French forward unleashed a devastating left-footed strike from outside the box that flew straight into the top left corner. Northern Ireland pulled one back earlier, but Les Bleus make it 3-1 with an absolute work of art!

74' GOAL FOR FRANCE! OLISE DOUBLE! Michael Olise steps up once again to make it 2-0 against Northern Ireland! This time, the French attacker received the ball in the center of the box and unleashed a low, pinpoint left-footed strike. It was completely out of the keeper's reach, nestling right against the bottom-left post. Les Bleus are pulling away

64' GOAL FOR NORTHERN IRELAND! Game on in Lille! The visitors strike back with a lethal counterattack led by Shea Charles, who sets up Patrick Kelly. From point-blank range, Kelly slots it with his right foot straight down the center of the net. France's lead is cut to 2-1!

43' GOAL FOR FRANCE! DEADLOCK BROKEN! Michael Olise puts Les Bleus ahead! The French attacker pounced on a loose ball in the heart of the penalty box to unleash a powerful, driven right-footed shot across the face of goal, sending the ball straight into the back of the net off the right post. France takes a 1-0 lead! 🇫🇷

On the verge of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the French national team plays its final test this Monday ahead of the tournament's kickoff. Didier Deschamps' men face Northern Ireland at the Lille stadium—a crucial clash to fine-tune the last tactical gears and bounce back after the unexpected stumble they suffered against Ivory Coast in their most recent fixture.

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Shoulder-deep in the tag of undisputed favorites, the French squad faces the challenge of kicking off the World Cup performing at the highest level. In this regard, the match against Northern Ireland serves as the final window available to fix tactical flaws before heading into their demanding World Cup opener against Senegal.