International Friendly

France vs Northern Ireland, 2026 International Friendly

· International Friendly
France
  • 43': Michael Olise
  • 49': Michael Olise
  • 74': Michael Olise
FT
3 - 1
Northern Ireland
  • 64': Patrick Kelly

Michael Olise's hattrick sends France to World Cup with victory over Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland were undone by a superb Michael Olise hat-trick as France jetted off to the World Cup with a 3-1 friendly win.

Match Commentary

  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 3': Foul by Brodie Spencer (Northern Ireland).
  • 3': Théo Hernández (France) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 7': Corner, France. Conceded by Ruairi McConville.
  • 7': Corner, France. Conceded by Brodie Spencer.
  • 9': Attempt missed. Kylian Mbappé (France) right footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Théo Hernández.
  • 9': Attempt saved. Désiré Doué (France) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Pierce Charles (Northern Ireland). Assisted by Aurélien Tchouaméni.
  • 13': Foul by Adrien Rabiot (France).
  • 13': Trai Hume (Northern Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 14': Théo Hernández (France) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 14': Foul by Patrick Kelly (Northern Ireland).
  • 14': Offside, France. Kylian Mbappé is caught offside.
  • 15': Attempt missed. Patrick Kelly (Northern Ireland) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Isaac Price.
  • 17': Attempt blocked. Aurélien Tchouaméni (France) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
  • 18': Attempt missed. Adrien Rabiot (France) left footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by William Saliba.
  • 19': Corner, France. Conceded by Trai Hume.
  • 20': Aurélien Tchouaméni (France) hits the left post with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Désiré Doué.
  • 20': Offside, France. Désiré Doué is caught offside.
  • 22': Handball by Aurélien Tchouaméni (France).
  • 24': Attempt saved. Michael Olise (France) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Pierce Charles (Northern Ireland). Assisted by Aurélien Tchouaméni.
  • 25': Delay in match for a drinks break.
  • 27': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 27': Attempt missed. Kylian Mbappé (France) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Désiré Doué.
  • 33': Attempt missed. Théo Hernández (France) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Aurélien Tchouaméni.
  • 36': Foul by Désiré Doué (France).
  • 36': Brodie Spencer (Northern Ireland) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 42': Foul by Jules Koundé (France).
  • 42': Justin Devenny (Northern Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 43': Attempt blocked. Ousmane Dembélé (France) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Désiré Doué.
  • 43': Goal! France 1, Northern Ireland 0. Michael Olise (France) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.
  • 45': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
  • 45'+1': Ali McCann (Northern Ireland) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 45'+1': Foul by Adrien Rabiot (France).
  • 45'+2': Foul by Ruairi McConville (Northern Ireland).
  • 45'+2': Théo Hernández (France) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 45'+3': Foul by Shea Charles (Northern Ireland).
  • 45'+3': Aurélien Tchouaméni (France) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 45'+3': Foul by Ali McCann (Northern Ireland).
  • 45'+3': Aurélien Tchouaméni (France) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 45'+4': First Half ends, France 1, Northern Ireland 0.
  • 45': Substitution, France. Malo Gusto replaces Jules Koundé.
  • 45': Substitution, France. Maxence Lacroix replaces William Saliba.
  • 45': Second Half begins France 1, Northern Ireland 0.
  • 49': Attempt blocked. Théo Hernández (France) header from the left side of the box is blocked.
  • 49': Goal! France 2, Northern Ireland 0. Michael Olise (France) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.
  • 55': Attempt missed. Shea Charles (Northern Ireland) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Trai Hume.
  • 56': Attempt missed. Kylian Mbappé (France) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Théo Hernández.
  • 59': Offside, France. Kylian Mbappé is caught offside.
  • 61': Théo Hernández (France) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 61': Foul by Brodie Spencer (Northern Ireland).
  • 62': Substitution, France. Rayan Cherki replaces Ousmane Dembélé.
  • 62': Substitution, France. Lucas Digne replaces Théo Hernández.
  • 62': Substitution, France. Bradley Barcola replaces Désiré Doué.
  • 62': Attempt blocked. Dayot Upamecano (France) header from the centre of the box is blocked.
  • 63': Attempt blocked. Kylian Mbappé (France) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
  • 63': Attempt missed. Maxence Lacroix (France) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Adrien Rabiot following a set piece situation.
  • 63': Substitution, Northern Ireland. Ethan Galbraith replaces Ali McCann.
  • 64': Goal! France 2, Northern Ireland 1. Patrick Kelly (Northern Ireland) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Shea Charles following a fast break.
  • 65': Foul by Brodie Spencer (Northern Ireland).
  • 65': Bradley Barcola (France) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 65': Offside, France. Lucas Digne is caught offside.
  • 68': Attempt missed. Michael Olise (France) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Rayan Cherki.
  • 68': Delay in match for a drinks break.
  • 70': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 71': Offside, France. Bradley Barcola is caught offside.
  • 73': Attempt missed. Kylian Mbappé (France) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Michael Olise with a through ball.
  • 74': Goal! France 3, Northern Ireland 1. Michael Olise (France) left footed shot from outside the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Malo Gusto.
  • 78': Patrick Kelly (Northern Ireland) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 78': Foul by Adrien Rabiot (France).
  • 79': Substitution, Northern Ireland. Josh Magennis replaces Jamie Donley.
  • 79': Substitution, Northern Ireland. Ceadach O’Neill replaces Patrick Kelly.
  • 79': Substitution, Northern Ireland. Jamie McDonnell replaces Isaac Price.
  • 79': Attempt saved. Justin Devenny (Northern Ireland) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Mike Maignan (France).
  • 80': Corner, France. Conceded by Brodie Spencer.
  • 80': Delay in match because of an injury Dayot Upamecano (France).
  • 82': Substitution, France. Manu Koné replaces Aurélien Tchouaméni.
  • 82': Substitution, France. Maghnes Akliouche replaces Michael Olise.
  • 83': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 85': Attempt missed. Maghnes Akliouche (France) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Kylian Mbappé.
  • 86': Attempt blocked. Maghnes Akliouche (France) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Rayan Cherki.
  • 87': Corner, Northern Ireland. Conceded by Malo Gusto.
  • 88': Attempt missed. Kylian Mbappé (France) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high.
  • 89': Attempt missed. Bradley Barcola (France) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Kylian Mbappé.
  • 90': Attempt blocked. Rayan Cherki (France) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Bradley Barcola.
  • 90': Corner, France. Conceded by Shea Charles.
  • 90'+1': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
  • 90'+1': Substitution, France. N'Golo Kanté replaces Adrien Rabiot.
  • 90'+3': Attempt blocked. Rayan Cherki (France) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Maghnes Akliouche.
  • 90'+3': Attempt blocked. Dayot Upamecano (France) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
  • 90'+4': Attempt missed. Lucas Digne (France) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Rayan Cherki.
  • 90'+4': Second Half ends, France 3, Northern Ireland 1.
  • 0': Match ends, France 3, Northern Ireland 1.

Statistics

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7 Fouls 6
0 Yellow Cards 0
0 Red Cards 0
0 Offsides 5
1 Corner Kicks 5
2 Saves 1
27.6 Possession 72.4
4 SHOTS 27
2 ON GOAL 5
0.5 On Target % 0.2
0 Penalty Goals 0
0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
256 Accurate Passes 770
320 Passes 832
0.8 Pass Completion % 0.9
0 Accurate Crosses 1
4 Crosses 16
0.0 Cross % 0.1
46 Long Balls 27
20 Accurate Long Balls 22
0.4 Long Balls % 0.8
0 Blocked Shots 9
8 Effective Tackles 13
14 Tackles 21
0.6 Tackle % 0.6
9 Interceptions 10
25 Effective Clearances 13
25 Clearances 13

Game Information

Competition: International Friendly

Venue: Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Location: Lille, France
Attendance: 43,272

Line-Ups

FRA France (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
16 Mike Maignan (GK)
17 William Saliba
4 Dayot Upamecano
19 Theo Hernández
5 Jules Koundé
7 Ousmane Dembélé
14 Adrien Rabiot
8 Aurélien Tchouaméni
10 Kylian Mbappé
20 Désiré Doué
11 Michael Olise
France Substitutes:
Warren Zaïre-Emery, Marcus Thuram, Brice Samba, Robin Risser, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Maxence Lacroix, Manu Koné, Ibrahima Konaté, N'Golo Kanté, Lucas Hernández, Malo Gusto, Lucas Digne, Rayan Cherki, Bradley Barcola, Maghnes Akliouche.

NIR Northern Ireland (3-4-2-1)

No. Name
1 Pierce Charles (GK)
3 Ruairi McConville
22 Ciaron Brown
5 Trai Hume
19 Shea Charles
16 Alistair McCann
15 Justin Devenny
20 Brodie Spencer
10 Jamie Donley
14 Isaac Price
2 Patrick Kelly
Northern Ireland Substitutes:
Luke Southwood, Joshua Clarke, Ethan Galbraith, Braiden Graham, Josh Magennis, Callum Marshall, Jamie McDonnell, Kieran Morrison, Ceadach O’Neill, Jamie Reid, Paul Smyth.

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