Hello everybody and welcome to today’s live blog for the international soccer friendly fixture of Brazil vs France.
Set against the backdrop of final preparations for the 2026 World Cup, the clash at Gillette Stadium brings together contrasting trajectories. Brazil arrive searching for consistency and identity, while France step onto American soil looking every bit like a polished contender ready for another deep run.
For Brazil, the road to this point has been anything but smooth. Despite securing qualification, the Selecao endured a frustrating campaign that saw them finish fifth in CONMEBOL, trailing several South American rivals. Under Carlo Ancelotti, there have been flashes of promise, but also lingering doubts about whether this generation can rediscover the dominance that once defined Brazilian football.
Recent results have done little to silence those concerns. Defeats to Bolivia and Japan exposed vulnerabilities, even if wins over Senegal and a draw with Tunisia offered some encouragement. With the World Cup fast approaching, this fixture represents a vital opportunity to measure progress against elite opposition.
If Brazil are still searching for answers, France appear to have found many of theirs. Didier Deschamps’ side cruised through qualification, finishing top of their group with minimal resistance and extending a strong run of form that includes six wins from their last seven matches.
Brazil vs France LIVE: Latest Updates
Match ends, Brazil 1, France 2.
Second Half ends, Brazil 1, France 2.
Mike Maignan (France) is shown the yellow card.
Attempt missed. Vinícius Júnior (Brazil) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Attempt blocked. Danilo (Brazil) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Foul by Marcus Thuram (France).
Gabriel Sara (Brazil) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Maghnes Akliouche (France) is shown the yellow card.
Maghnes Akliouche (France) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Douglas Santos (Brazil).
Offside, Brazil. Vinícius Júnior is caught offside.
Substitution, France. Maghnes Akliouche replaces Michael Olise.
Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
Attempt missed. Bremer (Brazil) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Luiz Henrique with a cross.
Corner, Brazil. Conceded by Adrien Rabiot.
Substitution, Brazil. Gabriel Sara replaces Casemiro.
Attempt saved. Casemiro (Brazil) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner by Mike Maignan (France). Assisted by Danilo with a cross.
Corner, Brazil. Conceded by Ibrahima Konaté.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match because of an injury Theo Hernández (France).
Theo Hernández (France) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Ibañez (Brazil) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Ibañez (Brazil).
Goal! Brazil 1, France 2. Bremer (Brazil) right footed shot from very close range following a set piece situation.
Foul by Malo Gusto (France).
Vinícius Júnior (Brazil) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Bremer (Brazil) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Désiré Doué (France) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Bremer (Brazil).
Substitution, Brazil. Danilo replaces Andrey Santos.
Ibrahima Konaté (France) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Ibrahima Konaté (France).
João Pedro (Brazil) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution, Brazil. Ibañez replaces Wesley.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Substitution, Brazil. Igor Thiago replaces Matheus Cunha.
Delay in match (France).
Attempt saved. Adrien Rabiot (France) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved.
Substitution, France. Marcus Thuram replaces Kylian Mbappé.
Substitution, France. Désiré Doué replaces Hugo Ekitiké.
Goal! Brazil 0, France 2. Hugo Ekitiké (France) right footed shot from the centre of the box following a fast break.
Substitution, Brazil. João Pedro replaces Gabriel Martinelli.
Corner, Brazil. Conceded by Malo Gusto.
Substitution, France. N’Golo Kanté replaces Aurélien Tchouaméni.
Substitution, France. Maxence Lacroix replaces Ibrahima Konaté.
Theo Hernández (France) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Luiz Henrique (Brazil) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Attempt saved. Léo Pereira (Brazil) left footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Dayot Upamecano (France) is shown the red card.
VAR Checking: Possible Red Card.
Dayot Upamecano (France) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Dayot Upamecano (France).
Wesley (Brazil) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt missed. Casemiro (Brazil) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Vinícius Júnior.
Attempt saved. Luiz Henrique (Brazil) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Mike Maignan (France). Assisted by Casemiro.
Attempt blocked. Luiz Henrique (Brazil) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
Attempt blocked. Gabriel Martinelli (Brazil) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Matheus Cunha.
Second Half begins Brazil 0, France 1.
Substitution, Brazil. Luiz Henrique replaces Raphinha.
First Half ends, Brazil 0, France 1.
Malo Gusto (France) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Raphinha (Brazil).
Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
Foul by Theo Hernández (France).
Wesley (Brazil) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Ibrahima Konaté (France).
Vinícius Júnior (Brazil) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Kylian Mbappé (France) right footed shot from the left side of the box.
Offside, France. Kylian Mbappé is caught offside.
Attempt missed. Casemiro (Brazil) header from very close range following a corner.
Corner, Brazil. Conceded by Adrien Rabiot.
Foul by Wesley (Brazil).
Hugo Ekitiké (France) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Casemiro (Brazil) is shown the yellow card.
Attempt missed. Casemiro (Brazil) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
Attempt missed. Kylian Mbappé (France) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Handball by Casemiro (Brazil).
Attempt missed. Matheus Cunha (Brazil) right footed shot from outside the box following a fast break.
Aurélien Tchouaméni (France) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Raphinha (Brazil).
Attempt missed. Theo Hernández (France) left footed shot from outside the box.
Foul by Adrien Rabiot (France).
Andrey Santos (Brazil) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Goal! Brazil 0, France 1. Kylian Mbappé (France) right footed shot from the centre of the box following a fast break.
Adrien Rabiot (France) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Matheus Cunha (Brazil).
Offside, France. Hugo Ekitiké is caught offside.
Léo Pereira (Brazil) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Michael Olise (France) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Attempt missed. Gabriel Martinelli (Brazil) left footed shot from outside the box.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match (France).
Foul by Malo Gusto (France).
Casemiro (Brazil) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Adrien Rabiot (France).
Wesley (Brazil) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Mike Maignan (France) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Andrey Santos (Brazil).
Corner, Brazil. Conceded by Ibrahima Konaté.
Hugo Ekitiké (France) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by Adrien Rabiot (France).
Wesley (Brazil) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Hugo Ekitiké (France) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Michael Olise with a cross following a corner.
Corner, France. Conceded by Wesley.
Theo Hernández (France) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Raphinha (Brazil) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Casemiro following a set piece situation.
Foul by Malo Gusto (France).
Vinícius Júnior (Brazil) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner, France. Conceded by Wesley.
Offside, Brazil. Vinícius Júnior is caught offside.
First Half begins.
France XI: Maignan; Gusto, Konate, Upamecano, T. Hernandez; Tchouameni, Rabiot; Dembele, Olise, Mbappe; Ekitike.
Brazil XI: Ederson; Wesley Franca, Bremer, Pereira, Douglas Santos; Casemiro, Andrey Santos; Raphinha, Cunha, Martinelli; Vinicius Junior.
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Brazil vs France – Possible lineups
Brazil have been hit by several defensive absences ahead of the clash. Gabriel Magalhaes, Alisson Becker and Alex Sandro have all withdrawn, forcing Carlo Ancelotti into reshuffling his back line. Neymar is also missing, but his omission is a selection decision rather than injury, as the Brazil boss has opted to hand opportunities to emerging attacking options.
France are dealing with defensive issues of their own. William Saliba has dropped out of the squad, while Jules Kounde is unavailable due to a hamstring problem. Roma midfielder Manu Kone is also absent, but Didier Deschamps still has significant depth to call upon.??
Brazil possible starting XI: Ederson; Wesley, Bremer, Marquinhos, D. Santos; Raphinha, Casemiro, A. Santos, Vinicius Jr; Cunha, Pedro
France possible starting XI: Maignan; Gusto, Konate, Upamecano, T. Hernandez; Tchouameni, Rabiot; Olise, Cherki, Mbappe; Dembele
What time does Brazil vs France start?
Brazil vs France kicks off at the early kick-off time of 16:00 ET in the USA, which is a 13:00 PT start. While fans in the UK can watch the action from 20:00 GMT.
Where to watch Brazil vs France
Brazil vs France will be shown live in Britain and Ireland on ITV4, and ITVX. In the United States, Brazil vs France is showing on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes.
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