Mbappe vs Vinicius? France and Brazil in talks to play a friendly in 2026 | OneFootball

When Real Madrid signed Kylian Mbappe in 2024, it brought together two of the world’s most feared attackers, considering that Vinicius Jr. was coming off his career-best campaign.

However, their partnership did not expect the heights expected in their first season together, the hope is that Xabi Alonso will be able to get the best out of them in the current campaign.

Mbappe vs Vinicius on the international stage?

Teammates at the club level, there may now be a possibility that the two players face off against each other on the international stages next year.

Indeed, according to L’Equipe, France and Brazil could take on each other in a friendly encounter in March 2026, leading up to the FIFA World Cup later that summer.

The French Football Federation is chalking out a plan for Les Bleus to tour the USA next year as part of their preparations for the World Cup in North America.

Mbappe vs Vini in March 2026? (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

No agreement will be reached or no match will be finalised until France have secured their qualification for the World Cup. But talks are underway between the two federations about playing a friendly in March.

If it gets the green light, it could set up an enticing battle between Vinicius and Mbappe on the international level.

Brazil, under the management of ex-Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti, have already secured qualification for the World Cup. France, meanwhile, are at the top of Group D in the European qualifiers, with two wins in two games.

France and Brazil have not faced each other since 2015, when the Selecao secured a 3-1 victory.