In a strategic move to fine-tune their squad ahead of the upcoming global tournament, the Brazilian national soccer team has confirmed two high-profile international friendlies on American soil. The five-time World Cup champions are set to clash with formidable European opponents France and Croatia during their stateside training camp.
The highly anticipated matches, announced Thursday by a coalition of sports promotion groups including Unified Events and Pitch International, will see Brazil’s Seleção confront France at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on March 26th. Following this encounter, the South American giants will test their mettle against Croatia’s national team at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida on March 31st.
This series of preparatory matches extends beyond Brazil’s schedule, forming part of an international showcase of soccer talent. The coordinated fixture list includes an additional matchup between Croatia and Colombia in Orlando on March 26th, while Colombia will subsequently face France at FedExField in Landover, Maryland on March 29th.
The carefully orchestrated friendly matches serve as crucial preparation for Brazil’s World Cup campaign, which commences on June 13th against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Brazilian squad will subsequently compete against Haiti at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field on June 19th before concluding their group stage commitments against Scotland at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on June 24th.
The collaborative organization of these international contests involves multiple prominent sports entities, including Florida Citrus Sports, Lions Sports & Media, and Cardenas Media Network, ensuring top-tier production and promotion of these elite soccer exhibitions.