France’s team had a successful reconnaissance at the Gillette Stadium, south of Boston, where they will face Norway on June 26 in their third group stage match of the World Cup. They are hoping to achieve a similar result to the one they obtained against Brazil (2-1) on Thursday evening.
However, they have the right to expect a better quality pitch, as the one laid out to replace the usual synthetic field used by the Patriots and Revolution teams was not up to par.
There were concerns that the match against Brazil, scheduled during a busy club schedule on both sides of the Atlantic, might not live up to expectations. With key absences, a five-hour time difference to manage in two days, and a need to not overexert the players’ bodies, there were doubts about whether the reunion between the two nations after 11 years would meet certain standards.
In their new gray-green away kit, the French team dominated the first half but faced challenges with Brazilian transitions and lost possession too frequently, leading to a missed opportunity for Gabriel Martinelli.
After Mbappé’s goal, the quintuple world champions took control in the second half, benefiting from Upamecano’s red card and showcasing a strong performance against the French.
Despite Bremer’s goal for Brazil, the French maintained a solid performance and left a good impression at Foxborough.
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