France Edges Brazil 2-1 in an International Friendly Played March 26, 2026 at Gillette Stadium, Massachusetts
The match clearly showcased a team that is absolutely ready (and one of the favorites) with a manager who has been at the helm for 14 years, facing another side that still has a lot to improve, having endured a turbulent cycle with several coaching changes (Ramon Menezes, Fernando Diniz, Dorival Júnior, and Carlo Ancelotti), among other off-field issues.
Match details — 2026 Friendly (USA):
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Final score: Brazil 1 — France 2
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Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
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Goals: Kylian Mbappé opened with a spectacular strike against Ederson. Despite Upamecano’s red card, Hugo Ekitiké extended the lead for “Les Bleus” with an assist from Olise.
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Consolation: Bremer scored for Brazil from a Luiz Henrique cross, with Casemiro assisting.
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Brazil, coached by Carlo Ancelotti, did not call Neymar, whose absence was lamented by fans.
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Play-by-play: France controlled large portions of the game with a man advantage after the card, but the scorer-laden scoreboard didn’t swing in their favor.
Context: This was the first warm-up friendly for both teams ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Upcoming: Brazil vs Croatia in Orlando, Florida (Tuesday, 31) at 21:00 local time
Brazil returns to the field to face Croatia in Orlando, continuing its preparatory tilt ahead of the World Cup. After the meeting with the 2022 finalists, only two more friendlies remain before the World Cup 2026 kickoff:
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May 31: Brazil’s farewell match at Maracanã against Panama
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June 6: Final group stage match in Cleveland vs Egypt
Historical context
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Head-to-head: 16 total meetings (Brazil 6 wins, France 7 wins, 3 draws)
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Iconic duel: France’s 3-0 victory over Brazil in the 1998 World Cup final, with two Zidane goals
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World Cup 1994: USA hosted; Brazil and France did not meet (France did not qualify), and Brazil went on to win the tournament
This match was part of both teams’ World Cup 2026 preparation.
World Cup 2026 timeline
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Brazil debuts on June 13 vs Morocco in New Jersey
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Then faces Haiti in Philadelphia on June 19
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Final group stage match against Scotland on June 24 in Miami
As per the World Cup schedule, Italy-based Carlo Ancelotti is expected to submit a 55-man preliminary squad to FIFA on May 11, with the official 26-player list due on May 18.
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