Brazil had an up and down qualifier journey but ended up securing their spot in the tournament with a win against Paraguay last June, coincidentally the first victory of the Carlo Ancelotti era. The Sele\u00e7\u00e3o are eager to end a 24-year World Cup title drought, and France will provide a strong barometer to see where Brazil stands heading into the summer. <\/p>\n
France, meanwhile, barely had to break a sweat in its qualifier journey, topping UEFA\u2019s Group D by six points. Winners in 2018 and runners-up in 2022, Les Bleus\u2019 mission this summer is to conquer a third star in the final tournament of Didier Deschamps\u2019s reign. <\/p>\n
It might be an international friendly, but with superstar talent all over the pitch and two of the World Cup favorites<\/a>, Brazil vs. France promises to deliver an absolute spectacle in their first meeting since 2015. <\/p>\n Brazil vs. France Score PredictionFrance Gives Brazil Important Reality Check Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 (left) and Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9 can torment any backline. | Franck Fife\/AFP\/Getty Images<\/p>\n Although it\u2019s true that both nations boast squads packed with superstars, France still has a noticeable overall edge that could be on full display on Thursday. <\/p>\n France is a well-oiled machine that has a core of players that have played together for many years, with plenty of major tournament experience under Deschamps. Despite the obvious big-name talents, Brazil is still less than a year into the Ancelotti era, and injuries have made it difficult for the Italian to repeat lineups during his tenure and grow true team chemistry. <\/p>\n In the end, France\u2019s attack will prove too much to handle for Brazil\u2019s suspect defense, especially on the flanks. The European side will start 2026 with a strong result against the five-time World Cup champions. <\/p>\n France\u2019s Wingers vs. Brazil\u2018s Fullbacks: Gone are the days where Brazil fosters some all-time great fullbacks. Wesley, Douglas Santos, or veteran Danilo could easily be picked apart by Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9, Kylian Mbapp\u00e9, D\u00e9sir\u00e9 Dou\u00e9 and Michael Olise.Brazil\u2019s Record Away From Home: Winning outside of Brazilian soil proved to be a difficult endeavor for the Sele\u00e7\u00e3o during the qualifiers, winning just two of its nine away matches on the road to the World Cup.France\u2019s Record since 2024 Euros: Since falling against Spain in the 2024 Euros semifinals, France has lost just three of its next 16 matches, which have come against Italy, Croatia and La Roja. France is also undefeated in its last seven. <\/p>\n Prediction: Brazil 1\u20133 France<\/p>\n Brazil Predicted Lineup Brazil has a powerful attack but there are glaring holes in defense. | FotMob<\/p>\n Last minute withdrawals compromise Ancelotti\u2019s selection as Alisson, Alex Sandro and standout center back Gabriel won\u2019t feature for Brazil in March due to fitness issues. <\/p>\n This opens the door for Juventus\u2019 Bremer to start alongside Flamengo\u2019s Le\u00f3 Pereira, who Ancelotti confirmed will start in favor of Marquinho, who\u2019s nursing a minor issue and will only feature against Croatia later in the window. <\/p>\n Up front, the dazzling winger duo of Vinicius Junior and Raphinha are capable of carving open any defense, yet the Barcelona star will be deployed on the right unlike at the club level. Matheus Cunha could feature in the No. 10 role behind Chelsea\u2019s Jo\u00e3o Pedro. <\/p>\n Brazil\u2019s pivot could be a mix of experience and youth, with Casemiro and Andrey Santos likely to anchor midfield. <\/p>\n Brazil predicted lineup vs. France (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Wesley, Bremer, Pereira, D. Santos; Casemiro, A. Santos; Raphinha, Cunha, Vinicius Jr; Pedro.<\/p>\n France Predicted Lineup France has one of the strongest XI\u2019s in the world. | FotMob<\/p>\n Like his Arsenal partner, center back William Saliba will also miss the clash as he was the only late withdrawals from France\u2019s March squad. Without him, Ibrahima Konat\u00e9 and Dayot Upamecano are poised to start on Thursday night. <\/p>\n Jules Kound\u00e9 is another significant injury absence and Malo Gusto could get the chance to impress at right back. On the other side, Theo Hern\u00e1ndez could get the nod over brother Lucas and Aston Villa\u2019s Lucas Digne. <\/p>\n N\u2019Golo Kant\u00e9 is back and he should operate in midfield alongside Aur\u00e9lien Tchouam\u00e9ni, who is having a quietly stellar season at Real Madrid. The silky-smooth playmaker Rayan Cherki could get the nod ahead of them in the No. 10 role. <\/p>\n The front three could be madeup of Mbapp\u00e9, Dembel\u00e9 and Olise, which is arguably the best front three in all of international soccer. <\/p>\n France predicted lineup vs. Brazil (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Gusto; Konat\u00e9, Upamecano, Hern\u00e1ndez; Kant\u00e9, Tchouam\u00e9ni; Olise, Cherki, Mbapp\u00e9; Demb\u00e9l\u00e9. <\/p>\n What Time Does Brazil vs. France Kick Off?Location: Foxborough, MassachusettsStadium: Gillete StadiumDate: Thursday, March 26Kick-off Time: 4 p.m. ET \/ 1 p.m. PT \/ 8 p.m. GMTHow to Watch Brazil vs. France on TV, Live Stream<\/p>\n Country<\/p>\n TV\/Live Stream<\/p>\n United States<\/p>\n ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, fuboTV<\/p>\n United Kingdom<\/p>\n ITV 4, ITVX<\/p>\n Canada<\/p>\n Not televised<\/p>\n Mexico<\/p>\n ESPN, Disney+ Premium<\/p>\n MORE: Full list of broadcasters around the world for Brazil vs. France<\/a>READ THE LATEST SOCCER NEWS, ANALYSIS AND INSIGHT FROM SI FC![\"Kylian](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/01kmjx1aa8aerwbjv47y.jpg\" "\\"Kylian")
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