France and Brazil will continue their preparations for the 2026 World Cup this summer when they face off in a blockbuster friendly at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts on Thursday.
With both sides already qualified for the tournament, this clash could be viewed as a potential preview of a future final, although the result will have little bearing on their overall preparations.
The Selecao will take on Croatia after this encounter, while Les Bleus will face another Latin American opponent in Colombia to conclude their international break.
Read our Brazil vs France prediction, preview and betting tips. You can also check out our Today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
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Brazil vs France key stats
- France are undefeated in their last seven matches.
- Brazil are undefeated in their last three World Cup qualifying matches.
- Five of the last seven meetings between the two sides have produced fewer than five cards.
Brazil vs France preview: Dress rehearsal for 2026 World Cup final?
| Brazil | vs | France |
|---|---|---|
| 5th(World Cup qualifying) | Position | 1st(World Cup qualifying) |
| 28 | Points | 16 |
| 24 | Goals For | 16 |
| 17 | Goals Against | 4 |
| 6 | Clean Sheets | 3 |
| 3rd | Home Rank | 1st |
| 6th | Away Rank | 1st |
The five-time world champions finished fifth in the standings, behind Argentina, Ecuador, Colombia and Uruguay in CONMEBOL qualifying, but they are known for rising to the occasion on the biggest stages.
Brazil ended the campaign 10 points adrift of Argentina, although four other qualified teams finished on the same tally, highlighting that Carlo Ancelotti’s side still have significant room for improvement.
Each of France’s last five matches has produced over 2.5 goals.
A lack of consistency has been a major concern for the Selecao, who have managed just two wins in their last five matches across all competitions. They suffered a 3-2 defeat to Japan in a friendly and also lost 1-0 to Bolivia in their most recent qualifier.
Ancelotti will be without Gabriel Magalhaes, Alisson Becker and Alex Sandro for this clash, while Neymar has been left out in favour of uncapped duo Igor Thiago and Rayan.
Didier Deschamps’s side dropped just two points on their route to qualification and are currently riding a wave of momentum.
They are unbeaten in their last six matches, winning five of them, with their only slip coming in an entertaining 2-2 draw away to Iceland.
Kylian Mbappe is currently on 55 goals, just two shy of Olivier Giroud’s all-time tally of 57.
Deschamps, who has won the World Cup both as a player and a manager, is set to hand over the reins to Zinedine Zidane after the tournament and will be eager to end his tenure on a high with another major trophy.
France will be without William Saliba for this clash, while Roma midfielder Manu Kone and Barcelona defender Jules Kounde are also unavailable.
Brazil vs France form guide & betting tips
| Brazil | vs | France |
|---|---|---|
| L-W-L-W-D | Form | W-W-D-W-W |
| 13 | Goals For | 14 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 4 |
| W-W-L | World Cup qualifying form | D-W-W |
Whispers predicts: Brazil 1-3 France
With club football approaching its climax and both teams already qualified for the World Cup, the intensity of this encounter is expected to be relatively low.
France are in excellent form and boast a formidable attacking lineup, and while Brazil are always capable of producing a surprise, Deschamps’ side are backed to edge this contest at 2.38.
Kylian Mbappe has scored 23 goals in La Liga this season and looks a strong candidate to find the net anytime at 2.45.
Brazil have opened the scoring in five of their last seven matches, and with both sides carrying attacking threat, BTTS – Yes at 1.58 appears a strong possibility.
> Match result: France to win at 2.38 | Likelihood: Probable
> Kylian Mbappe to score anytime at 2.45 | Likelihood: Probable
> Brazil to score first at 2.1 | Likelihood: Possible
> BTTS - Yes at 1.58 | Likelihood: Possible