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France to host Republic of Ireland in May 28 friendly

PARIS -- France will host the Republic of Ireland at the Stade de France on May 28 as part of their World Cup warmup program.

The French Football Federation made the announcement on Friday.

European Championship runners-up France also have friendlies at home with Colombia, Italy, and the United States and away to World Cup host Russia on March 27.

France open their World Cup campaign against Australia on June 16 in Kazan.