Brazil vs France: When and where is the match? Will Mbappe, Vinicius play?

Al Jazeera Human InterestNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 26, 2026 at 10:16 AM

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Brazil and France, both contenders for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, will play a friendly match on Thursday at 20:00 GMT at Gillette Stadium near Boston, Massachusetts. This match serves as preparation for the World Cup, allowing both teams to familiarize themselves with conditions in the US. The game marks the first meeting between the two teams in 11 years. Key players to watch include France's Kylian Mbappe and Brazil's Vinicius Junior. Brazil hopes that their new coach, Carlo Ancelotti, will improve their chances of winning the World Cup, despite Neymar's absence due to physical issues. Following the match against France, Brazil will play another friendly against Croatia in Orlando, Florida.

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Ancelotti said Neymar needs to improve physically to be at 100 percent.

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Neymar has not played for his country since October 2023.

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The game is the first meeting of these teams in exactly 11 years.

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The match will be held at the Gillette Stadium near Boston, Massachusetts.

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Brazil and France will play a friendly match in the United States on Thursday.

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Croatia 40% Boston 50% Gillette Stadium 50% Carlo Ancelotti ×250% United States ×260% Neymar ×260% Kylian Mbappe 70% Vinicius Junior 70% FIFA World Cup ×480% France ×590% Brazil ×890%

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