Brazil and France will face off in an important international friendly at Gillette Stadium as both teams prepare for the 2026 World Cup.
Brazil vs France – Match preview and team news
- Date: Thursday, 26th March.
- Kick-off: 8pm BST.
- Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough.
Brazil team news
Brazil’s coach Carlo Ancelotti has had to make late changes to the squad, with Arsenal‘s Gabriel Magalhaes, Liverpool‘s Alisson Becker, and veteran Alex Sandro withdrawing due to injuries.
Neymar is also absent, but this decision is made for tactical reasons. Ancelotti has chosen to include uncapped players Igor Thiago and Rayan, who have been performing well in the Premier League.
Thiago and Rayan will compete for playing time against established forwards such as Matheus Cunha, Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, and Joao Pedro.
France team news
France will be missing William Saliba, who has withdrawn from the squad, along with Roma’s Manu Kone, who is also out without a replacement.
Barcelona‘s Jules Kounde is out with a hamstring injury, but France still has strong options for the match. Kylian Mbappe will be a key player, currently with 55 international goals, just two away from Olivier Giroud’s record of 57.
Form
Brazil
Brazil’s record in all competitions shows three wins, two losses, and one draw, indicating occasional defensive issues. Their last match ended in a 1-1 draw with Tunisia in November.
France
France secured a spot in the World Cup after an unbeaten qualifying campaign. Their latest match was a 3-1 win against Azerbaijan, and they are on a seven-match unbeaten streak.
Predicted lineups
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
How to watch Brazil vs France?
Viewers in the UK can watch Brazil vs France live on ITV4, with free streaming available on ITVX.
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