Blues and Dutch restore prestige before World Cup

The French and Dutch national teams concluded their preparations for the 2026 World Cup with wins in friendly matches. France managed to beat Northern Ireland 3-1, with Bayern Munich player Michael Olesen scoring a hat-trick, bringing his total to 7 goals in 17 international matches. Meanwhile, the Netherlands achieved a late victory over Uzbekistan 2-1, after falling behind early and dealing with a player sent off. Both teams are now preparing for their respective matches in the World Cup.