Brazil 1-2 France Highlights, International Friendly 2026: Ekitike And Mbappe Fire 10-Man Les Blues To Win Over Selecao

Welcome to the live coverage of Brazil vs France in this international friendly, as two of football’s biggest sides face off in a high-profile clash featuring stars like Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe. Stay tuned for live updates, key moments, and all the action as it unfolds.

• Location: Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA

• Stadium: Gillette Stadium

• Date: Thursday, March 26

• Kick-off Time: 01:30 AM IST (Friday, March 27)

Kick-off in Foxborough as Kylian Mbappe is seen on the sidelines sharing a warm hug with Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti, his former Real Madrid coach. France, as usual, start super aggressive.

Brazil carving openings through direct balls as Casemiro releases Raphinha again with a quick pass over the top, putting him in behind with support arriving in the box, but instead of taking the shot early, he opts for the pass and the move breaks down as France cut it out, a promising chance wasted where a strike on goal looked the better option.

France take the lead through a moment of pure quality as Aurélien Tchouaméni wins the ball off Casemiro, Ousmane Dembélé threads a perfectly weighted pass through, and Kylian Mbappé times his run to beat the offside trap before calmly lobbing Ederson one-on-one, a trademark finish that puts Les Bleus 1-0 up.

France still lead, but there’s a hint of risk creeping in as centre-backs Ibrahima Konate and Dayot Upamecano show a bit too much composure on the ball, giving it away cheaply and handing Brazil promising field positions, which is lifting the largely Selecao-supporting crowd.

Half-time in Foxborough and France lead 1-0, with Kylian Mbappé’s 56th international goal the difference after an entertaining first half. Les Bleus have looked sharper in the final third, with Michael Olise particularly lively, but Brazil have created their own chances and threatened whenever they’ve moved the ball quickly. Casemiro went close with a header from Raphinha’s corner late in the half, highlighting the Selecao’s danger, but they trail at the break despite a competitive showing.

We’re back underway for the second half with France leading 1-0, and Brazil make a change at the break as Raphinha is replaced by Luis Enrique, with the Seleção taking a moment to get going after a slightly slow restart.

Huge turning point in the game as Dayot Upamecano is sent off after VAR upgrades his initial yellow card to a red for denying a clear goalscoring opportunity on Wesley França, leaving France down to ten men, a harsh call that completely shifts the momentum, with Didier Deschamps now forced into a rethink.

France double their lead as Hugo Ekitike finishes off a clinical move, with Michael Olise heavily involved in the build-up, and despite being down to ten men, Les Bleus punish Brazil to make it 2-0.

Brazil pull one back as a well-worked move down the flank sees Vinicius Jr heavily involved in the build-up, with Bremer perfectly positioned in the box to poke home and make it 2-1, bringing the Seleção right back into the contest.

Huge chance for Brazil late on as Henrique pounces on a loose back pass and quickly whips in a cross to Bremer, who meets it on the volley but sends his effort just wide of the post, a big opportunity to level it goes begging.

Full-time in Foxborough and France hold on for a 2-1 win as the final whistle is met with boos from the Brazil fans. Les Bleus weathered late pressure despite being down to ten men, while Bremer, who had already scored, nearly turned provider at the end with another key involvement, underlining his quality on the ball as well as his defensive presence.

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