Testing Strengths Ahead of the World Cup: Brazil vs. France Face-Off

In anticipation of the 2026 World Cup, an international exhibition series titled "Road to 26" is set to take place in the United States this March. Organized during the FIFA international window, the series will feature four powerhouse contenders: Brazil, France, Colombia, and Croatia. A total of four matches will be held across Boston, Orlando, and Washington, D.C.

The series kicks off on March 26 with a blockbuster opening match between Brazil and France at the historic Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Scheduled for 4:00 PM local time, this match adds another chapter to the legendary rivalry between the two sides, famous for their encounters in the 1998 World Cup Final and the 2006 World Cup Quarter-final.

On the same day, Orlando will host the second match of the series, featuring Colombia against Croatia. This marks the first-ever international meeting between these two nations. Colombia will be led by Liverpool star Luis Díaz, while Croatia brings a squad reinforced by a solid foundation of World Cup experience.

The action continues on March 29 in Landover, Maryland (near Washington, D.C.), where France will face Colombia. The series concludes on March 31 in Orlando with a highly anticipated rematch of the 2022 World Cup Quarter-final, as Brazil takes on Croatia.

Tickets for all four matches go on sale starting January 13 at 10:00 AM local time. Fans can register for pre-sale access at the official portal to secure their spots for these elite matchups.