US EditionMbappe Inspires 10-Man France to Brazil Win
France secured a World Cup warm-up victory despite a red card, with Mbappé scoring and Ekitike adding a second goal, overcoming Brazil's late reply.
- On Thursday, March 26, 2026, France secured a 2-1 victory over Brazil at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, marking a decisive World Cup warm-up match for the European side.
- France head coach Didier Deschamps deployed a 4-4-2 formation , while Brazil counterpart Carlo Ancelotti rested Neymar, citing he is not yet at "100% physical capability" following injury recovery .
- Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in the 32nd minute with a composed lob , and Hugo Ekitike doubled the lead shortly after; Dayot Upamecano received a red card in the 55th minute for a challenge on Wesley .
- Despite playing with 10 men, France held firm against Brazil; Gleison Bremer scored a 78th-minute consolation goal but the hosts failed to equalize, confirming France's 2-1 victory.
- France travels to Landover, Maryland, on Sunday to face Colombia in another friendly , while Brazil heads to Orlando on March 31 to play Croatia , both continuing World Cup preparations.
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