France are looking for a bounce-back after opening their 2023 Women’s World Cup with a disappointing result, but the next test is even tougher as they meet Brazil in the second round of Group F action.
Les Bleus slumped to a scoreless draw against Jamaica, a CONCACAF side that has struggled defensively of late, leaving them behind schedule as the favourites in their group. Now, they must contend with world No. 8 Brazil, knowing anything less than three points here could spell doom earlier than expected.
Brazil, meanwhile, lead the group standings after pummeling Panama 4-0 in their opener. Racing Louisville winger Ary Borges scored a hat-trick, with maybe the single most impressive individual performance of the tournament so far.
These teams have met 11 times previously, with Brazil yet to win a single game, losing six and drawing five. The European side have won four straight between these two teams, but each of the past three has come by a single-goal margin, including one in the 2019 Women’s World Cup Round of 16 after extra-time.
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France vs Brazil match facts
- Date: Saturday, July 29, 2023
- Kickoff Time: 6 a.m. ET / 11 a.m. BST / 8 p.m. AEST
- Location: Lang Park (Brisbane, Australia)
- Official: Kate…
