Key Takeaways:
- France may play Brazil in a friendly on 28 March 2026 in Boston
- The fixture hinges on whether France secures direct World Cup qualification
- France currently leads Group D and needs one victory from their next two qualifying matches.
Prospective Fixture Details
The French national football side is considering a prestige friendly encounter with Brazil, scheduled for 28 March 2026 in Boston, according to information released by “Canal+”. This match would see Les Bleus take on the Seleção on American soil, provided France clinches a place in the 2026 World Cup by the end of this month.
🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: A friendly match between France and Brazil is expected to be played in March next year, before the World Cup.
The friendly would be played in Boston.
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— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) November 12, 2025
World Cup Qualification Scenarios
While Brazil has already secured its berth in the final stage of the World Cup, France is on the cusp of sealing qualification. Currently leading Group D, Didier Deschamps’ squad needs only one win from their remaining two fixtures in the group to confirm their spot at the tournament.
| Date | Match | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 March 2026 | France v Brazil (Friendly) | Boston | To be confirmed, dependent on France’s qualification |
Upcoming Qualifiers for France
France’s immediate focus remains on their final qualification matches. The team faces Ukraine in Paris later today and will travel to Azerbaijan for the concluding away fixture on 16 November. Just one victory from these encounters is required for Les Bleus to confirm their place in the 2026 World Cup.
