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

Brazil will play friendlies against France and Croatia in the US in preparation for this year’s World Cup.

The Brazilians will face France on March 26 in Foxborough, Massachusetts, and five days later in Orlando, Florida, against Croatia, the promoters announced Thursday.

In addition, Croatia will play Colombia on March 26 in Orlando and Colombia will meet France on March 29 in Landover, Maryland.

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The games are promoted by Unified Events, Florida Citrus Sports, Pitch International, Lions Sports & Media and Cardenas Media Network.

Brazil, a five-time champion, opens the World Cup against Morocco on June 13 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, faces Haiti six days later in Philadelphia and closes the group stage against Scotland on June 24 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Published on January 9, 2026