Brazil and France will face off in a friendly match tonight in the United States. This encounter is part of their preparations for the 2026 World Cup, taking place at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.
In light of this matchup, here are five notable past meetings between the two teams.
Brazil 5-2 France – 1958 World Cup semi-final
This was the first match between Brazil and France in the World Cup semi-finals in 1958. It featured 17-year-old Pelé, who made a significant impact in the tournament, and Just Fontaine, who set a record by scoring 13 goals in a single World Cup.
Fontaine scored in this game, but Pelé’s hat-trick ensured Brazil won 5-2. Brazil later defeated Sweden in the final by the same score. This victory marked Brazil’s first World Cup win and began Pelé’s journey to becoming a football legend.
Memorable Moments: Young Pelé makes history
Brazil 1-1 France – 1986 World Cup quarter-final (France won 4-3 on penalties)
The second competitive meeting occurred during the 1986 World Cup quarter-finals. Brazil faced France, who had recently claimed their first major tournament title.
After Brazil’s Careca opened the scoring, Platini equalized for France. The match went to penalties, where despite a miss from Platini, France advanced as Brazil’s Socrates and Julio Cesar also missed their shots.
France 1-1 Brazil – 1997 Tournoi de France
This match served as a World Cup warm-up. However, it became famous for Roberto Carlos’s unforgettable free-kick, regarded as one of the greatest goals ever.
France 3-0 Brazil – 1998 World Cup final
Brazil 0-1 France – 2006 World Cup quarter-final
In the 2006 World Cup, Zidane was pivotal again. Thierry Henry scored the only goal in a match where Zidane showcased his skills, leading France to the final of the tournament.
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