Welcome to our live coverage of the French national team’s activities! France is set to face Brazil this Thursday at 9 PM (local time) in Boston, USA. Following this friendly match, Kylian Mbappé’s squad will also play against Colombia later in the week. These two prestigious encounters will serve as crucial preparation ahead of the 2026 World Cup, hosted across the Atlantic.
Deschamps’ Press Conference This Evening, Mbappé Expected to Join
Didier Deschamps will hold a press conference this Wednesday evening, ahead of the prestigious match against Brazil. The conference, starting at 8:30 PM local time, might also feature a player, possibly captain Kylian Mbappé.
It’s confirmed that Kylian Mbappé will indeed join Didier Deschamps at the pre-match press conference. The team captain is expected to address journalists’ questions, potentially touching upon the reported error by Real Madrid doctors regarding his injury.
High Attendance Expected for France-Brazil Match
On Thursday evening, the French team will face Brazil at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, 45 kilometers from Boston. This venue, usually home to the New England Patriots, can host up to 56,000 spectators for ‘soccer’ matches. Currently, 42,000 tickets have been sold, with resale markets active. Prices for prime seats can reach up to $700, and luxury suite tickets on resale sites have been seen for up to $5,928. Approximately 20,000 tickets remain for Sunday’s match against Colombia in Washington.
The Gillette Stadium is nearly sold out for the upcoming France vs. Brazil match, with only 2,000 tickets remaining. A total of 61,000 spectators are expected. For the France vs. Colombia game in Washington, 44,000 tickets have been sold, leaving 15,000 still available.
The Blues’ Marketing-Focused US Tour
The French national team arrived in Boston on Tuesday evening for a quick tour, featuring matches against Brazil on Thursday 26th and Colombia on Sunday 29th. This US trip was carefully planned with promotional aspects to enhance the French team’s brand.
Negotiations Ongoing Between Nike and Mbappé for Contract Extension
Negotiations between Nike and Kylian Mbappé for a contract extension are ongoing, though a significant financial gap reportedly exists between his demands and Nike’s offer. Other brands, including Under Armour, are also vying for Mbappé as his current Nike deal expires this summer. Meanwhile, Désiré Doué is nearing an agreement with Nike that could see him earn over 3 million euros annually. Nike, looking to regain ground on Adidas in talent acquisition, aims to make the young French player one of its key brand ambassadors.
Léon Marchand to Meet the Blues in Boston
French swimmer Léon Marchand is scheduled to visit the French national football team in Boston this Wednesday. This meeting was also initiated by Nike, who has sponsored Marchand since last summer.
Brazil’s Injury Woes Continue: Marquinhos Out
Marquinhos has been officially ruled out of the friendly match between Brazil and France in Boston due to a muscle injury. The Brazilian PSG defender joins a growing list of injured players for the Seleção.
Fabinho: Benzema Still “Best French No. 9”
Ahead of facing France in a 2026 World Cup preparatory match this Thursday near Boston, Fabinho, recently recalled to the Brazilian squad, believes Karim Benzema remains France’s best active striker. Benzema, 38, who plays for Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, last represented France in June 2022.
