The March international window is set to feature several exciting matchups, but few will capture attention quite like the showdown between Brazil and France on Thursday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
Two top-five FIFA-ranked nations continue their preparations for the 2026 World Cup as the new year gets underway. Anything short of lifting the World Cup trophy on home soil this summer would be deemed a failure for these global football giants, and Thursday's friendly serves as an important tune-up ahead of the rapidly approaching tournament.
Nearly a year to the day after a humiliating 4–1 loss to Argentina ended former boss Dorival Júnior's tenure, Brazil is eager to demonstrate its progress under Carlo Ancelotti. The legendary manager will be desperate to secure a positive result that lifts La Seleçao's confidence heading into the summer.
France, on the other hand, will be aiming to snap a two-match losing run against Brazil, even if those losses stretch back to the early 2010s. Didier Deschamps commands what many consider the most formidable squad in international football, and the experienced manager will be hoping to sign off with an unprecedented third consecutive World Cup final appearance.
It's a clash of titans between two of the tournament's frontrunners, and here's everything you need to know about how to watch the highly anticipated Brazil vs. France international friendly.
What Time Does Brazil vs. France Kick-Off?
How to Watch Brazil vs. France on TV and Live Stream

The eagerly awaited Brazil vs. France encounter will be broadcast in the United States on ESPN2, with fuboTV serving as the streaming option. Spanish-language coverage will also be available via ESPN Deportes.
ITV 4 will carry the match across the United Kingdom. Viewers can also stream the action on ITVX, though an active subscription to the platform is required.
Mexican audiences can tune in on ESPN or through Disney+ Premium for subscribers. No broadcasters have currently been confirmed for the match in Canada.
Country | TV Channel / Live Stream |
|---|---|
United States | ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, |
United Kingdom | ITV 4, ITVX |
Canada | Not televised |
Mexico | ESPN, Disney+ Premium |
What's Next for Brazil, France?

Both sides will remain in the U.S. for one more international friendly to close out the March window.
France will be back on the pitch on Sunday afternoon, squaring off against Colombia in another meaningful test against one of South America's elite sides.
Brazil will have to wait until next Tuesday for their next outing, when they face Croatia for the first time since their gut-wrenching quarterfinal exit at the 2022 World Cup.
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