BOSTON – Didier Deschamps has opted for an intriguing attacking setup as France prepares to face Brazil in a high-profile friendly at Fenway Park on Thursday evening (9:00 PM CET / 3:00 PM EST). The French manager has chosen to deploy Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé as a central attacking pairing, a tactical decision that … Read more
Boston, MA – When France takes the field against Brazil this Thursday at Gillette Stadium in Boston, fans will notice something different: a striking new shade of green. The French national team, preparing for this summer’s expanded FIFA World Cup, will debut their new away kit, a departure from the traditional white and a deliberate … Read more
Olympic Champion Léon Marchand Pays Surprise Visit to France Football Squad in Boston BOSTON, MA – In a unique cross-sport encounter, quadruple Olympic champion Léon Marchand visited the France national football team at their Boston training base on Wednesday, ahead of their international friendly against Brazil. The visit, a collaboration between Nike – a sponsor … Read more
BOSTON – As the French national team prepares for its first match of 2026, a familiar face will be overseeing the action – albeit one latest to Les Bleus. Guido Gonzales Jr., a seasoned Major League Soccer referee, has been selected to officiate Thursday’s international friendly between France and Brazil at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, … Read more
BOSTON – As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup intensifies, the French national team is currently in the United States for a crucial period of preparation. Having arrived in Boston this Tuesday, the Bleus are using a pair of international friendlies – against Brazil in Boston and Colombia in Washington – as a … Read more
Paris – The long-anticipated succession plan for the French national football team is nearing completion, with sources confirming that Zinedine Zidane has reached a verbal agreement to become the next head coach. The move will officially take place following the conclusion of Didier Deschamps’ tenure, bringing an end to a remarkably successful 14-year period under … Read more
BOSTON – Brazil will be without captain Marquinhos for Thursday’s international friendly against France at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Paris Saint-Germain defender is sidelined with a minor muscle issue, Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Wednesday. The match, kicking off at 9:00 PM Eastern Time (0100 UTC Friday), serves as a key preparation opportunity … Read more
Mbappé Denies Real Madrid Misdiagnosis Claim Ahead of France Match Boston, MA – Kylian Mbappé has directly refuted reports alleging that Real Madrid medical staff incorrectly diagnosed his recent knee injury. The France captain addressed the claims Wednesday during a press conference ahead of Thursday’s international friendly against Brazil at Fenway Park (9 p.m. Eastern … Read more
Boston will be the setting for a compelling reunion this Thursday, March 26, as France manager Didier Deschamps and Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti cross paths once again. Their encounter extends beyond a simple international friendly; it’s a meeting of two highly decorated managers with a shared, often-overlooked history: a brief but formative period together at … Read more
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, one of the biggest storylines surrounding the French national team extends beyond the pitch and into the realm of sponsorship. Kylian Mbappé, the captain of Les Bleus and one of the most marketable athletes in the world, is nearing the end of his contract with Nike, and speculation is … Read more