Amad Diallo’s late strike seals an historic 2-1 comeback win for Ivory Coast, shattering France’s World Cup preparations.
France’s World Cup preparations suffered a staggering setback as they surrendered an early advantage to fall 2-1 against a resilient Ivory Coast side. The dramatic defeat marks the first time the Elephants have ever tasted victory over Les Bleus.
Initially, a French victory felt like a certainty. Didier Deschamps’ men completely controlled the opening 45 minutes, moving the ball with ease. However, a string of wasted opportunities before the halftime whistle left the door open for an Ivorian fightback.
The African giants grew in confidence and punished France’s complacency. In the dying minutes, Manchester United winger Amad Diallo produced a moment of magic, netting a dramatic late winner to complete the historic turnaround.
While the Elephants fly to North America full of confidence, a shell-shocked France must regroup instantly. They host Northern Ireland on Monday in their final friendly before heading to the tournament.