Two big football giants, Brazil and France, don clash for one friendly match wey happen for Gillette Stadium for Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The match na part of preparation for both teams ahead of the 2026 World Cup wey go hold for USA, Canada, and Mexico. Both teams dey among the favorites to win the trophy for the tournament wey go start soon.
The game begin around 4 p.m. ET, and na ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ show am live. Referee Ismail Elfath blow whistle start the match. From the beginning, France begin control ball well well, with them get over 70% possession for the first 15 minutes. But both teams no fit put any shot on target for that early period.
For the 32nd minute, Kylian Mbappe score the only goal of the first half. Aurelien Tchouameni win ball for midfield, Ousmane Dembele play quick pass give Mbappe, and the Paris Saint-Germain striker run clear pass Brazil defenders. With Ederson come out, Mbappe chip ball sweetly over the goalkeeper head enter net. The goal give France 1-0 lead wey them carry go halftime.
Before the goal, the match don see plenty fouls. For 29th minute, Brazil defender Leo Pereira collect yellow card after him tackle Michael Olise. Casemiro also collect yellow card for 37th minute after him argue with referee over corner kick decision. The game stop for cooling break for 23rd minute, something wey FIFA plan to use for the 2026 World Cup.
Brazil get few chances for first half. Gabriel Martinelli curl shot just miss post for 27th minute. Raphinha also try volley early for the game, but the ball fly over bar. France defender Theo Hernandez shoot wide for 34th minute after good team play.
Both managers, Carlo Ancelotti for Brazil and Didier Deschamps for France, field strong teams. Brazil start with Ederson for goal; Wesley, Bremer, Leo Pereira, and Douglas Santos for defense; Casemiro and Andrey Santos for midfield; Raphinha, Matheus Cunha, Vinicius Junior, and Gabriel Martinelli for attack. Neymar no dey for squad because of injury and form issues.
France start with Mike Maignan for goal; Malo Gusto, Ibrahima Konate, Dayot Upamecano, and Theo Hernandez for defense; Aurelien Tchouameni and Adrien Rabiot for midfield; Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, Hugo Ekitike, and Kylian Mbappe for attack. William Saliba no dey for squad because of injury.
The match na first meeting between Brazil and France since 2015. For history, both teams don play 15 times before, with six wins each and three draws. The most famous meeting na 1998 World Cup final wey France win 3-0. This friendly match dey help both teams test players before World Cup selection.
After this match, France go play Colombia for Sunday, March 29, for Landover, Maryland. Brazil go play Croatia for Tuesday, March 31, for Orlando, Florida. Both teams go use these matches finalize preparation for World Cup wey go start June 2026.
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