World classic: Brazil and France face off this Thursday in Boston | OneFootball

Igor Thiago during Brazil National Team training warm-up in OrlandoCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

Brazil and France face off this Thursday (26) at 5 p.m. (Brasília time) at Gillette Stadium in Boston, in one of the most eagerly awaited international classics of recent years. The match against the team ranked third in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking will mark Brazil’s debut in 2026 and will be broadcast live on TV Globo, SporTV, GE TV, and Globoplay.

“France is a quality team in every aspect. They have quality up front, speed. It’s very important for the National Team to play with balance. After that, we are focused on the quality of our own team, which is enormous. Brazil can also play on the counterattack, with possession, and can play very well,” praised coach Carlo Ancelotti in a press conference this Wednesday (25).

France standout forward Kylian Mbappé avoided talking about favoritism and praised Brazil’s history in football, as well as the country’s tradition in World Cups.

“You can never be the favorite against a team that has five stars on its shirt, that’s impossible. Brazil is the greatest footballing nation, it has five World Cups and a lot of history. For us, it’s an opportunity to play against Brazil and show our quality and what we can do, to prepare ourselves to win the World Cup this summer,” he said to GE TV.

Carlo Ancelotti and Davide Ancelotti during Brazil National Team training in OrlandoCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

For the match, the National Team will wear its new away kit for the first time, featuring a blue colorway and developed in partnership with Jordan Brand. This is the first time the brand will appear on a national team uniform. France will also debut its green kit.

Of the players called up, only center back Marquinhos remained in Orlando for treatment on hip pain.

Besides the French, the National Team will also face Croatia during this FIFA window, on the 31st. These two matches are the last ones before the World Cup squad announcement, which will take place on May 18.

Officials for Brazil vs. France

The officiating crew for the friendly will be American and made up of the following officials: Guido Gonzales Jr. (referee); Nick Uranga and Cory Richardson (assistant referees); Armando Villarreal (fourth official); and Tim Ford (VAR).

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