Rivals for nearly 100 years, Brazil and France are evenly matched
Rivals for nearly 100 years, Brazil and France are evenly matched In the Brazil squad announcement for the first FIFA international window of 2026, Danilo is the only player left from the last match between Brazil and France, in March 2015 Credits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF Opponents this Thursday (26), Brazil and France have a history of closely contested matches whenever they have faced each other, the result of a rivalry that goes back nearly a century. In 16 matches between the two countries, Brazil holds a slight edge, with seven wins and 27 goals scored, compared to five French victories and 20 goals. There have also been four draws.
The average number of goals in Brazil vs. France matches is high: 2. 93 per game.
In 16 matches, 47 goals have been scored. If there are three goals in Thursday’s clash, the fixture will reach its 50th goal in history. The most recent match took place more than ten years ago.
On March 26, 2015, Brazil beat the hosts 3-1, coming from behind at the Stade de France, with goals from Oscar, Neymar and Luiz Gustavo. Earlier, on June 9, 2013, Brazil defeated France 3-0 — with goals from Oscar, Lucas and Hernanes — at the Arena do Grêmio in Porto Alegre, in a warm-up match for the Copa América. Luiz Gustavo and Willian in action in the 3-1 win in the friendly against France on March 26, 2015, at the Stade de France Credits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF In the first meeting, on August 1, 1930, the friendly was played at Laranjeiras Stadium in Rio de Janeiro and ended with a 3-2 Brazilian victory.
Heitor (2) and Friedenreich secured the comeback win over Les Bleus, who had taken the lead through goals by Edmond Delfour and André Machinot. This time, Brazil and France will face each other in one of the most anticipated international matchups of recent years. The match will be played at Gillette Stadium in Boston and will kick off at 5 p.
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