Football: France edge past Brazil in World Cup dress rehearsal in Boston
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France defeated Brazil 2-1 in a friendly World Cup preparation match in Boston.
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France defeated Brazil 2-1 in a friendly match in Boston on Thursday, with Kylian Mbappé and Hugo Ekitike scoring the goals. The victory gives Les Bleus a confidence boost as they prepare for their World Cup campaign. France has designated Boston as their official World Cup base camp and will return to Massachusetts in three months for the tournament. Friendly matches like this one serve as crucial preparation for international teams to test tactics and build cohesion ahead of major competitions. The result demonstrated France's attacking potency while also exposing defensive vulnerabilities that coach Didier Deschamps will likely address before the World Cup begins.
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