VIDEO. A clear score of 9-0, eight different scorers... The summary of Les Bleues' walk against Latvia in a friendly

A great success for a successful start to the school year. The French team launched its 2026-2027 financial year, which should take it to the next edition of the World Cup in Brazil (June 24-July 25) with a clear victory against Latvia (9-0), in Laval, Saturday October 10. Carried by nine goals from eight different directors, the Blues made short work of their evening opponent, serious and diligent until the end.

In this offensive festival against the 104th nation in the world, the young Océane Hurtré (22 years old, top scorer in the English championship with Birmingham), starting for her first selection, stood out with an assist on Kadidiatou Diani's opener (7th) and a first goal (45+1st). Paris FC midfielder Anaële le Moguédec also took the spotlight with a double (12th, 40th), for her first two international goals. Executives like Diani, Melvine Malard (20th), Grace Geyoro (31st) and Marie-Antoinette Katoto (82nd) ​​also shook the nets.

Demonstration and squad review

Laurent Bonadei took the opportunity to carry out a large squad review, with five changes at half-time and eleven in total, including a rotation of goalkeepers, Constance Picaud-Inconnu and Pauline Peyraud-Magnin having each played a period. The first selection of the young Lyonnaise Julie Swierot (20 years old) also marked the evening.

This was the only match scheduled for its players in this particular October international break. Already qualified for the Brazilian World Cup, the Blues do not participate in the play-offs, unlike many European teams, such as England, double reigning European champion. The program will be denser in November, with three matches against opponents who remain to be defined.