
France edge Brazil 2-1 in Foxborough as Mbappe, Ekitike shine with 10 men
Kylian Mbappe and Hugo Ekitike scored as France beat Brazil 2-1 at Gillette Stadium, despite Dayot Upamecano being sent off early in the second half for a denied goalscoring opportunity; Bremer netted late for Brazil, but France’s potent attack underlined their World Cup credentials ahead of the 2026 tournament.