"France and Brazil will face off in a friendly at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, in March ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, a source told ESPN. The rematch of the 1998 World Cup final -- which France won -- will be played on March 28, with Brazil playing a second friendly against Croatia on March 31 in Orlando."
"The two federations have agreed to play the game in the U.S. as a preparation for the World Cup. Brazil has already qualified, while France could clinch a spot with a win over Ukraine on Thursday. France will also play a second friendly after the match with Brazil, with a source saying Mexico or the U.S. could be the opponent."
"The match will see numerous club teammates from some of Europe's top teams potentially face off. Kylian Mbappe, Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga could face Real Madrid teammates Eder Militao, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo. Arsenal teammates Gabriel Magalhes, Gabriel Martinelli and William Saliba could be on opposite sides of the ball, while PSG stars Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue and Bradley Barcola will line up against Marquinhos."
France and Brazil will meet in a friendly on March 28 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, as preparation for the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Brazil will play Croatia in a second friendly on March 31 in Orlando and has already qualified for the World Cup. France could clinch qualification with a win over Ukraine and may play a second friendly against Mexico or the United States after the Brazil match. The fixture could pit numerous club teammates against each other, including players from Real Madrid, Arsenal and PSG.
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