Tonight, Brazil will host France for a premier international exhibition match.
These two worldwide football giants are set to clash in what could be a preview of this summer’s World Cup, with both countries aiming to secure football’s most coveted trophy.
Consequently, neither squad will wish to suffer defeat in this fixture, despite it being merely an exhibition game.
Review all the latest squad updates before this encounter in the USA.
Brazil squad updates
The majority of alterations for Brazil, compared to their previous encounter against Tunisia in November, are found in defence.
Ederson will man the net as Alisson is sidelined. Bento, their previous custodian, finds himself among the substitutes.
Leo Pereira earns his maiden international appearance at central defender, while Wesley is the sole player retained in the back four from the Tunisia match.
Andrey Santos features in the engine room beside captain Casemiro, as Bruno Guimaraes is yet to recover from injury. An illustrious attacking contingent awaits ahead of them.
Igor Thiago is among the substitutes, with the key Brentford forward seeking his maiden international appearance. Bournemouth’s teenager, Rayan, might also make his first appearance.
Brazil initial lineup: Ederson; Wesley, Bremer, Leo Pereira, Douglas Santos; Casemiro (c), Andrey Santos; Raphinha, Cunha, Vinicius; Martinelli.
Brazil reserves: Souza, Bento, Danilo, Ibanez, Kaiki Bruno, Danilo Santos, Fabinho, Gabriel Sara, Pedro, Endrick, Luiz Henrique, Thiago, Rayan.
France squad updates
France initial lineup:
France reserves:
How to view Brazil v France: Broadcast and digital platforms
The Brazil versus France match commences tomorrow at 8 PM UK time. It can be viewed on ITV4 and accessed digitally via ITVX.
Statistics for Brazil v France
- France has triumphed in five of their past encounters, surpassing Brazil’s wins by one, with three stalemates recorded.
- Brazil emerged victorious in their most recent fixture against them, with a 3-1 scoreline in 2015.