Brazil vs. France live score, stats, highlights, result from international soccer friendly

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Brazil and France meet in Boston on Thursday in arguably the biggest friendly matchup of the March international break.

Carlo Ancelotti's Selecao will face Les Bleus at Gillette Stadium in one of the last games involving these teams before their final World Cup 2026 rosters will have to be announced. That could make this game hugely important to those players hoping to make the cut.

These teams have had some famous meetings down the years, including in the final of the 1998 World Cup, when France won their home tournament. A year before then, Roberto Carlos scored arguably the most famous free-kick in history in a friendly meeting (see below).

The hope is this latest contest offers similar levels of excitement.

Brazil vs. France score

Location: Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, MA, United States)
Referee: Guido Gonzales Jr. (USA)

Predicted lineups:

Brazil (4-2-3-1, right to left): Ederson (GK) — Wesley, Ibanez, Leo Pereira, Douglas Santos — Casemiro, Andrey Santos — Raphinha, Matheus Cunha, Vinicius Jr — Gabriel Martinelli

France (4-3-3, right to left): Maignan (GK) — Gusto, Konate, Upamecano, T. Hernandez — Tchouameni, Rabiot, Cherki — Olise, Mbappe, Dembele

Brazil vs. France off time

The match kicks off at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough at 4 p.m. local time.

Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories:

Brazil vs. France pre-match stats

• Brazil have won the previous two friendly meetings with France by a 6-1 aggregate score (3-0, 3-1).
• In 16 matches dating back to 1930, these teams have averaged nearly three goals per game whenever they meet (they've scored 47 times in those 16 previous clashes).
• Pele is the top goal-scorer in this particular fixture. He scored a hat-trick against Les Bleus in the 1958 World Cup semifinals.

Brazil vs. France team news

Brazil team news

• Neymar was not called up for this international window and is not involved here.
• Gabriel Martinelli has been tipped to lead the attack as he attempts to nail down a place in Ancelotti's final World Cup squad.
• Arsenal's Gabriel withdrew due to injury, with Ibanez and Leo Pereira expected to start in central defence. Marquinhos has hip pain and will be kept back for the game with Croatia next week.

MORE: Full Brazil roster for March 2026

France team news

• Kylian Mbappe is fit enough to play despite speculation that his knee injury was not properly treated earlier this season (he denied this).
• William Saliba pulled out of the squad, so Ibrahima Konate could partner Dayot Upamecano in defence.
• Rayan Cherki could get the nod in midfield.

MORE: France squad for March 2026 international break

Brazil vs. France highlights, key incidents

This section will be updated as highlights become available.

Brazil vs. France talking points, analysis

This section will be updated after the match.

Brazil vs. France reaction

Post-match reaction from both teams to follow.

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