France don beat Brazil 2-1 for one international friendly match wey dem play for Gillette Stadium for Foxborough, Massachusetts for USA. The match wey happen for Thursday, March 26, 2026, na important tune-up for both teams as dem dey prepare for 2026 World Cup. Kylian Mbappe and Hugo Ekitike score for France, while Bremer score the only goal for Brazil.
The game start with France wey dey control possession early. For 32nd minute, Kylian Mbappe collect fine through pass from Ousmane Dembele and chip the ball over goalkeeper Ederson to give France 1-0 lead. Brazil try to respond but dem no fit create clear chances for first half. Referee Guido Gonzales Jr. blow whistle for halftime with France still lead 1-0.
Second half begin with Brazil wey dey push for equalizer. For 50th minute, Luiz Henrique take shot wey France goalkeeper Mike Maignan save well well. But for 55th minute, big turning point happen. France defender Dayot Upamecano tackle Wesley just outside penalty area. Referee first give yellow card, but after VAR review, dem change am to straight red card for denial of goal-scoring opportunity. France now dey play with 10 men for remaining 35 minutes.
Despite the disadvantage, France manage to extend their lead. For 64th minute, Michael Olise break through midfield and pass perfect through ball to Hugo Ekitike. The Liverpool striker coolly slot the ball past Ederson to make am 2-0 for France. Coach Didier Deschamps then make substitutions, bring out Kylian Mbappe and Hugo Ekitike for Marcus Thuram and Desire Doue.
Brazil finally get consolation goal for 78th minute. After series of rebounds in France penalty area, Luiz Henrique cross the ball and Bremer finish am to make score 2-1. Brazil continue to press for equalizer with man advantage, but France defense hold strong. For 97th minute, Vinicius Junior miss good chance after Bremer pass. Referee add seven minutes of extra time, but Brazil no fit score again.
The final whistle blow with France win 2-1. This na first meeting between both teams since 2015 when Brazil win 3-1. For head-to-head record, both teams now get six wins each from 16 meetings, with three draws. France coach Didier Deschamps finally get first win against Brazil as manager after two previous losses.
Both teams use this match to test players for World Cup preparation. Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti try different players like Wesley, Leo Pereira, and Andrey Santos. France field strong team with players like Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise, and Aurelien Tchouameni. The match also serve as test for Gillette Stadium wey go host World Cup matches for 2026.
Before the match, Kylian Mbappe talk say he no see World Cup without Neymar, even though Neymar no dey for Brazil squad. Brazil finish fifth for CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, while France top their UEFA qualifying group. Both teams still get work to do before World Cup begin.
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