Article by Aurelian Botezatu – Published Friday, March 27, 2026, 07:44 / Updated Friday, March 27, 2026 07:45
Brazil lost 1-2 in the luxury friendly played in Boston against France, even though they had numerical superiority from the 55th minute, when the score was 0-1.
The Rio federation brought in Carlo Ancelotti to lead the Selecao to another World Cup triumph. But the former Real coach still has a lot of work to do. In a gala friendly held in Boston, France clearly showed his limits.
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A slight loose ball in midfield and a perfect through ball from Ousmane Dembele was enough for Kylian Mbappe, recovering from left knee problems, to slot the ball past the oncoming goalkeeper Ederson: 0-1 (min 32).
Ancelotti's plan to wait and attack the spaces left by the French was upended by the goal conceded. Raphinha did not yield on the right flank, and Vinicius was barely seen in Boston. Worse, the Barcelona winger remained in the dressing room at half-time after complaining of discomfort in his right thigh.
France remains inferior and scores for 0-2
In the 55th minute, Dayot Upamecano seemed to meet the South Americans. He fouled Wesley hard, in the situation of the last defender, and the referee showed him the red card after a short VAR analysis.
But Brazil did not manage to break the ice even in superiority. The goal also fell into Ederson's goal. Another deep ball sent by Michael Olise, capitalized this time by Hugo Ekitike: 0-2 (min. 65).
The 2026 World Cup is coming too soon for Brazil
Bremer, from the pass of the midfielder Luiz Henrique, eventually managed to reduce the handicap (min. 78), and Vinicius, harmless for a long time, missed the equalizer with the last shot of the game.
But all in all, Brazil look more like a team in the making and it looks like the World Cup 3 months away is coming too soon for Ancelotti.
