The French national team takes on Northern Ireland this Monday evening at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in an international friendly. With the 2026 World Cup just days away, Didier Deschamps is expected to use the match to make several final adjustments to his squad.
According to the probable lineups published by L’Équipe and Le Parisien, France should line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Kylian Mbappé leading the attack. Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé are expected to start on the wings, while Michael Olise would operate as the playmaker.
France’s Final World Cup Tune-Up
This fixture serves as the last full rehearsal before Les Bleus begin their 2026 World Cup campaign. Their opening match at the tournament is scheduled for next week against Senegal.
Probable France lineup (4-2-3-1):
Maignan
Koundé – Upamecano – Saliba – T. Hernandez
Tchouaméni – Rabiot
Dembélé – Olise – Doué
Mbappé
Probable Northern Ireland lineup:
P. Charles
Brown – McConville – Atcheson
Devenny – S. Charles – McDonnell – Smyth
Price – Morrison
Donley
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