France national football team beat Brazil national football team 2-1 in a lively pre-World Cup friendly in the United States. The game had goals, a red card, and a tense finish.
France took the lead in the 18th minute. Kylian Mbappe spotted the goalkeeper off his line and chipped the ball over him. 1-0, and France were on top.
Brazil pressed, kept the ball, but chances were scarce. France scored again in the 52nd minute. Hugo Ekitike reacted fastest to a loose ball in the box and finished calmly. 2-0.
France looked in control.
Everything changed in the 68th minute. Dayot Upamecano was sent off for a last-man foul. France had to finish with ten men.
Brazil pushed hard. They scored in the 81st minute when Gleison Bremer headed in from a set-piece. The final minutes were tense, with France defending deep and Brazil chasing an equaliser.
France held on. They showed they could handle pressure even a man down. Brazil had bright moments but were sloppy at the back.
It was just a friendly, but it gave both teams a lot to think about ahead of the World Cup.
