
France kicked off 2026 with victory over Brazil on Thursday and is now searching for successive wins as it continues its World Cup preparations.
Despite playing the majority of the second period with 10 men after Dayot Upamecano’s red card, France managed a 2–1 victory over the record world champions courtesy of strikes from Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé and Liverpool star Hugo Ekitiké. A confidence-boosting victory against a possible rival for this summer’s world title.