Gillette Stadium landed a massive friendly match ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Brazil and France will square off in Foxborough on Mar. 26. In FIFA’s World rankings, France currently sits third while Brazil is No. 5. Tickets for the match go on sale on Jan. 13 at 10:00 a.m.
“Gillette Stadium has a rich history as a host of global sporting events, and welcoming Brazil and France—two of the most recognized and influential national teams in the world—is an extraordinary way to kick off the Road to 26 series,” Jim Nolan, COO of Kraft Sports + Entertainment said in a statement. “As we prepare to host seven FIFA World Cup matches in 2026, including a quarterfinal, this event will provide fans a world-class preview.”
The March match will be France’s debut at Gillette Stadium, while it’ll mark the sixth time Brazil has played in Foxborough.
Here’s the World Cup match schedule at Gillette:
- Jun. 13: Haiti v. Scotland
- Jun. 16: Bolivia/Iraq/Suriname v. Norway
- Jun. 19: Scotland v. Morocco
- Jun. 23: England v. Ghana
- Jun. 26: Norway v. France
- Jun. 29: Round of 32
- Jul. 9: Quarterfinal
