Northern Ireland men's senior team will face France in an international friendly on 10 June 2026. The match takes place at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille, according to the Irish Football Association. This fixture serves as a final warm-up for the French national team before it begins its World Cup campaign.
Michael O'Neill, the Northern Ireland manager, stated the match offers a significant challenge for his young squad. France has won the world title on two occasions and currently sits second in the world rankings, per FIFA. The hosts previously defeated Northern Ireland 4-1 during their last meeting in October 2023.
The game is one of two friendlies scheduled for Northern Ireland during the June international window. Discussions remain ongoing to finalise an opponent for a home fixture at Windsor Park earlier in the month, according to the Belfast Telegraph. Northern Ireland last played in Lille during the Euro 2016 finals, where it suffered a 1-0 defeat against Germany.
