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Mbappe nets for 10-man France in win against Brazil in World Cup warm-up

Mbappe nets for 10-man France in win against Brazil in World Cup warm-up

Summary

Kylian Mbappe scored the opening goal for France in their 2-1 win against Brazil during a World Cup warm-up match. The game was held at Gillette Stadium with a notable crowd favoring Brazil. Despite being down to 10 players after a red card, France maintained their lead, withstanding Brazil's attempt to close the gap.

Key Facts

  • Kylian Mbappe scored the first goal for France, recovering fully from a previous knee injury.
  • France defeated Brazil 2-1 in a World Cup preparation match.
  • Hugo Ekitike scored the second goal for France, putting the team ahead 2-0.
  • France's Dayot Upamecano received a red card in the 55th minute, reducing them to 10 players.
  • Bremer scored for Brazil, making it 2-1 in the 78th minute.
  • The match took place at Gillette Stadium with a large crowd attending.
  • An agreement regarding security costs allowed the match to proceed smoothly in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
  • Cooling breaks were implemented during the match despite moderate temperatures, following FIFA's recent policy.

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