GoKawiilWhen to watch Brazil vs. France
Thursday, March 26 at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT).
Where to watch
Brazil vs. France will air in the US on Fubo and ViX.
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Two of the favorites for this summer's FIFA World Cup continue their preparations on Thursday with a high-profile friendly in the US as Brazil takes on France at Gillette Stadium. Brazil heads into the upcoming tournament looking for a record-extending sixth World Cup title, but it was unconvincing during qualifying after notching six defeats in 18 games.
The big talking point coming into this game is head coach Carlo Ancelotti's decision to omit Neymar from the squad, with the former Barcelona and PSG forward's involvement in the World Cup now in serious doubt. France's route to this year's World Cup was a much smoother affair, with the 2018 winners sealing their place with five wins and one draw in their qualifying campaign.
With PSG star Bradley Barcola unavailable through injury, head coach Didier Deschamps looks set to try out a formidable front four of youngster Désiré Doué, captain Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé and in-form Bayern Munich star Michael Olise in today's warm-up match.
Brazil takes on France at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Thursday, March 26. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. ET or 1 p.m. PT. That makes it a 9 p.m. CET start in Europe, and an 8 p.m. GMT start in the UK. For viewers in Australia, the game gets underway at 7 a.m. AEDT on Friday morning.
Michael Olise is set to start as France's No. 10 today after a superb season for Bayern Munich, having recorded 19 goals and 25 assists in 44 matches this season. Franco Arland/Getty Images
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