France will play friendly matches against Brazil and Colombia in March ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

France will warm up for next year’s FIFA World Cup by meeting Brazil and Colombia in two friendlies in the United States in March next year, French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo announced on Friday.

Les Bleus will face Colombia in Florida and Brazil in Boston during the international window between March 23 and 31, about three months before the World Cup finals take place in Canada, Mexico and the United States from June 11 to July 19.

«Nothing has been signed yet, but things are well on track to be able to breathe American air in March with two prestigious opponents. I think this is the right opportunity since the World Cup will be held there,» Philippe Diallo told a select group of reporters.

«Brazil are qualified, so we’re sure we won’t face them in the group stage. Colombia could be an opponent, so we’ll have to wait and see what Didier Deschamps says. While we wait for the draw, we’re making good progress.»

France have qualified for the World Cup draw, which will be held in Washington DC on December 5, while Colombia are in Pot 2.

In addition to the matches in March, Diallo confirmed that the two-time world champion would play two more friendly matches in June.

He hopes they will take place on home soil to give Deschamps, France’s longest-serving national coach, a chance to say goodbye to the French public as he will step down after the World Cup.

Published on November 22, 2025