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Gillette Stadium, MBTA Will Get World Cup Preview With Brazil Vs. France Friendly
The friendly match offers coaches a chance to evaluate players and prepares Gillette Stadium for seven World Cup games this summer, organizers said.
- Brazil and France meet Thursday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough for an international friendly, part of the "Road to 26" exhibition series ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- The teams have met 18 times, with France holding 7 wins to Brazil's 5, as the Seleção aim to end a 24-year World Cup title drought heading into summer.
- Stadium officials urge fans to allow extra travel time due to weekday commuter traffic; the MBTA Commuter Rail offers special event trains from Boston's South Station to Foxboro Station for $30 roundtrip.
- French forward Kylian Mbappé told NBC10 Boston the match brings "elite competition to the pitch," aiming to help Americans "know better about football" and appreciate the sport's global significance.
- Gillette Stadium will host seven World Cup matches this summer, and with the tournament starting in less than 80 days, this friendly serves as a critical test for venue operations and roster preparation.
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