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

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Michael Olise scored a hat-trick to help France secure a 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in their last World Cup warmup match. This game marked the final home appearance of coach Didier Deschamps, who is stepping down after 14 years with the team.

Michael Olise completed his hat trick with a brilliant curler as France beat Northern Ireland 3-1 in its final World Cup warmup on Monday. It was also the last game on French soil for coach Didier Deschamps, who steps down following the World Cup after 14 years in charge of Les Bleus. Olise netted from close range in the 43rd minute after Dembélé’s shot was blocked, then grabbed his second of the night in the 49th, blasting in from near the penalty spot after Northern Ireland failed to clear a cross from the right.