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Sports - Football: France Edge Past Brazil in World Cup Dress Rehearsal in Boston

France won 2-1 despite a red card to Dayot Upamecano as Kylian Mbappé moved within one goal of France’s all-time scoring record, boosting World Cup preparations.

  • On Thursday at Gillette Stadium near Boston, France defeated Brazil 2-1. France forward Kylian Mbappe scored the opener, moving him within one goal of equalling Olivier Giroud's all-time scoring record of 57.
  • As 2018 World Cup winners and 2022 runners-up, France continue their preparations, while Brazil hopes coach Carlo Ancelotti can help them contend for a record-extending sixth title.
  • Despite France defender Dayot Upamecano receiving a 55th-minute red card following a VAR review, France doubled their lead through Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike in the 65th minute after Bayern Munich midfielder Michael Olise's assist.
  • Juventus defender Gleison Bremer scored 12 minutes from time for Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti's team, but France held on for a victory that will boost confidence ahead of the World Cup.
  • France will face Colombia at Northwest Stadium near Washington DC on Sunday, while Brazil prepares to play Croatia in Orlando on Tuesday.
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Tchouameni was key in France's victory against Brazil by 1-2

·Barcelona, Spain
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Kylian Mbappé and his family launched their American tour on Thursday, less than three months from the global tournament. Freshness breaks, omnipresent advertisements... the meeting gave us a glimpse of what competition in the United States would be.

·Paris, France
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World Soccer Talk broke the news in on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
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