Mbappe, Vinicius to headline Brazil vs France friendly match in Boston

Mar 26, 2026 · 853 words · By Al Jazeera Staff

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Summary: The article details the upcoming Brazil vs France friendly match ahead of the World Cup, including venue, player availability, and historical context. It covers team preparations, key players, and potential World Cup matchups.

“Brazil and France will be among the leading contenders for FIFA World Cup glory later this year”

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“Brazil and France will face off in a glamour friendly in the United States on Thursday”

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“The match will take place at 20:00 GMT at the Gillette Stadium near Boston, Massachusetts”

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“Brazil and France last met in a friendly at the Stadium of France in March 2015”

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“Brazil finished fifth in South American World Cup qualifying with six defeats in 18 games”

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“Neymar is absent from the squad due to a physical issue”

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“Brazil's key players include Vinicius Junior, Alisson Becker, Gabriel Magalhaes, and Bruno Guimaraes”

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“Kylian Mbappe returned to training after overcoming a knee injury”

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“Brazil and France last met in a competitive match in the 2006 World Cup quarterfinals”

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“If both teams win their groups, they would meet in the final”

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