Brazil, France to clash in pre-World Cup match at Gillette today: Everything fans need to know

Two of the world’s most iconic national teams — Brazil and France — return to the United States on Thursday for an international friendly at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough as part of “Road to 26,” a global exhibition series leading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The matchup marks the first international soccer game at Gillette Stadium since 2016’s Copa América Centenario, and it will be France’s first-ever appearance at the venue. Brazil, meanwhile, will be playing in Foxborough for the sixth time.

Kickoff is set for 4 p. m. , with parking lots opening at 12 p.

m. and stadium gates opening at 2 p. m.

About the match Brazil and France — two giants of global football — have met 18 times, with France holding a slight advantage: 7 wins, 6 draws, 5 losses. Their last meeting came in June 2024, a 2–1 win for France. Road to 26 brings elite international matchups to major American venues leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-promoted by Unified Events, Florida Citrus Sports, Lions Media, and Pitch International.