How to watch Brazil vs France in US and UK - TV channel, live stream, early team news

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Brazil faces France in a heavyweight clash during the international break on Thursday; here is how to watch, TV channel, live stream details and early team news for the game in Boston

Vinicius Junior could be in action for Brazil against France(Image: Getty Images)

Brazil faces France in a heavyweight international friendly in Boston on Thursday as preparations for this summer’s World Cup begin to take shape.

Carlo Ancelotti is of course now in charge of five-time champions Brazil, but he does have something of a point to prove, with his players having only finished fifth in their World Cup qualifying group in South America. They will face Scotland, Morocco and Haiti in their group when the tournament gets underway in June.

As for France — the 2018 winner and 2022 finalist — Didier Deschamps’ team will be among the favorites again, although it does face a more difficult start to the competition. The French will face Norway, Senegal and a playoff side in their group, and will be aiming to lay down a marker against Brazil later.

Here's everything you need to know about how to watch Brazil vs. France in the United States and the United Kingdom.

What time is kick-off?

It's a 4 pm kick-off local time for the game at the Gillette Stadium in Boston — that's 1 pm Pacific Time.

For fans in the U.K., that means the game starts at 8 pm GMT.

Is the game on TV?

The game is available to watch for U.K. viewers on ITV4, with coverage getting underway at 7:50 pm. Streaming is also available on ITVX.

Fans in the U.S. will also be able to watch all the action, with live coverage available on ESPN2, while live streaming is on offer on Fubo.

Team news

Brazil will be without some big names after Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker was forced to pull out of the squad, having picked up another injury.

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has also withdrawn following his side's defeat in the Carabao Cup final to Manchester City on Sunday.

Brentford striker Igor Thiago though will be aiming to pick up his first cap for his country, having earned a call-up after a superb season in which he has scored 19 league goals.

Gillette Stadium in Boston will host Brazil vs. France(Image: Getty Images)

As for France, Didier Deschamps will be without William Saliba, with the Arsenal defender joining Gabriel in pulling out of the international break.

Barcelona's Jules Kounde is also out with a hamstring strain, but Kylian Mbappe is set to be involved despite struggling with injury recently for Real Madrid.

Liverpool will be keeping its fingers crossed that Ibrahima Konate comes through unscathed. The defender looks likely to get the nod as speculation continues over his future, with his contract at Anfield expiring in the summer.