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Kylian Mbappe's France narrowly beat Brazil in a friendly at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts, USA.

FOXBOROUGH - In front of 66,215 fans, the majority of whom supported Brazil, it was France’s men’s national team that came home with a 2-1 win at Gillette Stadium on Thursday. It was the first international friendly between the two nations since 2015 and the first win for France in the matchup since 2011.

France started their preparations for the World Cup in convincing fashion as Kylian Mbappe inspired them to a 2-1 friendly ​win over Brazil despite being reduced to 10 men early in the second half on Thursday.

France defeated Brazil 2-1 in their international friendly at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, with Kylian Mbappé once again proving to be the difference-maker for Les Bleus.

Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring France's first goal against Brazil Franck Fife/ The 2026 World Cup felt a little bit closer on Thursday as five-time world champions Brazil took on France in a friendly in Boston,

Kylian Mbappé has been named in France’s current squad despite fitness concerns.

Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has hit back at "untrue" speculation regarding his fitness following a month-long injury layoff. The forward addressed concerns over his knee and defended his decision to seek specialist medical advice in Paris.