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Brazil vs France: a blockbuster friendly in preparation for the 2026 World Cup

Miguel Solomons Dailysports's expert 25 mar 2026, 07:29

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Brazil

Friendly International (Round 1) 26 mar 2026, 16:00

Finished

1 : 2

International, Foxborough, Gillette Stadium

France

Gleison Bremer

78'

32'

Kylian Mbappe

65'

Hugo Ekitike

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As part of their preparations for the 2026 World Cup, we are set for a high-profile clash between Brazil and France. The match will take place on Thursday, March 26, with kick-off at 21:00 CET. I suggest a bet on this fixture.

See also: Brazil vs France: prediction, head-to-head, and probable line-ups – 26 March 2026

Brazil vs France: match preview

The Brazil national team changed their head coach during the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. The legendary Carlo Ancelotti took charge and is now aiming to build an unbeatable side. However, that task is far from straightforward. Under Ancelotti, the team have drawn with Ecuador, beaten Chile and Paraguay, but also suffered a 0:1 defeat to Bolivia. In friendly matches, they have recorded two wins, one defeat and one draw. Ancelotti continues to search for the optimal setup for this team.

France are currently in a stronger position and better form than Brazil. Les Bleus are a well-established side that reached the final of the last World Cup and delivered an excellent qualification campaign for the upcoming tournament. The French dropped points only once, winning five of their six matches. With 16 points from six games, they finished top of the group and secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Notably, this tournament will be the last for head coach Didier Deschamps, who will step down after the World Cup.

Match facts and head-to-head

Brazil have won two of their last five matches.
France are unbeaten in seven consecutive matches: six wins and one draw.
France have scored in nine straight matches.
Brazil are on a four-match scoring streak.
France have kept five clean sheets in their last ten matches.
The last meeting between these teams was in 2015 and ended in a 3:1 victory for Brazil.

Probable line-ups

Brazil: Ederson; Wesley, Bremer, Marquinhos, D. Santos; Raphinha, Casemiro, A. Santos, Vinicius Jr; Cunha, Pedro
France: Maignan; Gusto, Konate, Upamecano, T. Hernandez; Tchouameni, Rabiot; Olise, Cherki, Mbappe; Dembele