- A pre-World Cup friendly: France vs Northern Ireland takes place just days before the 2026 tournament — a final tune-up for France.
- France enter as heavy favorites — 2022 runners-up but coming off a surprising loss to Ivory Coast.
- Northern Ireland failed to qualify after losing to Italy in the UEFA playoffs, so they’ll be the clear underdogs.
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