MICHAEL OLISE HAT-TRICK SENDS FRANCE PAST NORTHERN IRELAND 3-1

France beat Northern Ireland 3-1 in their final World Cup warm-up match in Lille. Bayern Munich forward Michael Olise scored all three goals for France, completing his hat-trick with a curling finish. Northern Ireland scored once across the 90 minutes. The match took place in Lille ahead of the World Cup.

Olise's hat-trick was the defining feature of the contest, with his third goal described as a brilliant curler. France secured the result in a match that served as their last competitive preparation before the World Cup. Northern Ireland's single goal gave the scoreline some respectability but France controlled the outcome. The game represented France's final opportunity to sharpen preparations before the tournament begins.

The victory sends France into the World Cup on the back of a winning performance. Olise's three-goal haul underlines his importance to the French squad at this stage of preparations. France have now completed their full schedule of warm-up fixtures ahead of the tournament. Northern Ireland, who did not qualify for the World Cup, provided the opposition for France's concluding preparatory match.