Where to watch Brazil National Football Team vs France National Football Team

By Rohan Mehta / 27.03.2026

Brazil and France are set to meet in a highly anticipated friendly match on March 26, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The match is scheduled to kick off at 20:00 GMT, marking the first encounter between the two teams in 11 years.

This friendly comes as both nations prepare for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. Brazil, having finished fifth in their World Cup qualifying group, will look to improve their form against a formidable French side. Kylian Mbappe is expected to start for France after recovering from a knee injury, while Neymar will not be included in Brazil’s squad for this match.

Vinicius Junior is anticipated to lead Brazil’s attack, aiming to build on his impressive record of eight goals for the national team. The last competitive meeting between Brazil and France occurred during the 2006 World Cup, while the last friendly match was in March 2015, which Brazil won 3-1.

In terms of viewership, fans in the United States can catch the match on ESPN Deportes and Paramount+. Meanwhile, in India, the game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.

As excitement builds, Vinicius Junior expressed his aspirations, stating, “I hope that everything I do for Real, I can go on to do here with the Brazilian national team. That’s my biggest goal.” Kylian Mbappe also shared his thoughts, saying, “It is behind me. I was following a protocol, and I wanted to start playing again gradually.”

With only 80 days remaining until the World Cup begins, both teams are eager to showcase their talents and solidify their strategies in this friendly encounter.