Olise scores 3 as France beats Northern Ireland in World Cup warmup

Michael Olise scored a hat trick, including a brilliant curler, as France defeated Northern Ireland 3-1 in their final World Cup warmup match on Monday, June 8, 2026. Olise opened his account in the 43rd minute after a blocked Dembélé shot, added a second in the 49th minute, and completed his hat trick with a curling finish. The match was also the final game on French soil for coach Didier Deschamps, who is set to step down after 14 years in charge of Les Bleus following the World Cup.