Historic international powerhouses Brazil and France meet on Thursday night at Gillette Stadium in arguably the most attractive match of the March international window.
For the first time in 2026, Brazil and France will take the pitch as World Cup preparations intensify. With the showpiece event starting in less than 80 days, it’s one of the final opportunities for fringe players to impress and earn a spot in the World Cup roster.
France vs Brazil – International Friendly, match details
| Event | International Friendly |
| Match | France vs Brazil |
| Date | Thursday, March 26, 2026 |
| Kick-off Time | 01:30 AM IST (Friday) / 9:00 PM CET/20:00 GMT/16:00 PM EST |
| Venue | Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, near Boston |
Brazil Carlo Ancelotti is dealing with defensive concerns as Gabriel Magalhães and Alisson Becker have pulled out of the squad due to injuries. Neymar has also been left out to manage his fitness, while Vinícius Júnior is expected to lead the attack.
For the French national football team, William Saliba is unavailable due to ankle pain, and Jules Koundé is sidelined with a hamstring injury. However, captain Kylian Mbappé has recovered from a minor knee issue and is expected to start.
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid probable XI
Brazil: Bento, Marquinhos, Caio Henrique, Wesley França, Éder Militão, Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, Estêvão, Rodrygo, Matheus Cunha, Vinícius Júnior
France : Lucas Chevalier, Malo Gusto, Ibrahima Konaté, Lucas Hernández, Theo Hernández, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Khéphren Thuram, Maghnes Akliouche, Christopher Nkunku, Hugo Ekitiké, Jean-Philippe Mateta
Where to watch the France vs Brazil Match Live In India?
In India, the match will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
Where to watch the France vs Brazil match live in the US?
In the United States, fans can catch the action live on ESPN Deportes, and the streaming will be available on Paramount+.
Where to watch the France vs Brazil match live in the UK?
The game will be shown live in the United Kingdom on Premier Sports 1.
Where to watch the France vs Brazil Match Live In Spain?
For fans in Spain, the TV telecast will be available on DAZN.
