France vs Brazil: Preview, predictions, team news
- France vs Brazil kicks off on Saturday, Aug. 3, at 3 p.m. ET
- The Selecao will be without Marta, who was sent off against Spain
- France's Marie-Antoinette Katoto already has five goals at the 2024 Paris Olympics
France will face off against Brazil in the last quarter-finals fixture at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, but both teams could be without their captains on Saturday.
France came into the 2024 Paris Olympic Games as one of the favorites to win gold behind Spain and the USWNT. Despite losing to Canada, the host nation still finished atop Group A with six points (thanks to Canada's six point deduction), and gets to face a weakened Brazilian side in the quarter-finals.
The Selecao's 2024 Olympics campaign has left plenty to be desired. After winning their first match against Nigeria, Brazil lost their next two, including a monumental collapse against Japan. They still managed to advance to the knockout stage as the second-best third place team, but they will have a lot of work to do if they want to beat France in Nantes.
Here's 90min's guide to France vs Brazil at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
What time does France vs Brazil kick off?
- Location: Nantes, France
- Stadium: Stade de la Beaujoire
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 3
- Kick-off time: 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. BST
France vs Brazil H2H record (last five games)
- France: 5 wins
- Brazil: 0 wins
- Draws: 0 draws
- Last meeting: France 2-1 Brazil (July 29, 2023) - Women's World Cup
Current form (all competitions)
France | Brazil |
|---|---|
New Zealand 1-2 France - July 31, 2024 | Brazil 0-2 Spain - July 31, 2024 |
France 1-2 Canada - July 28, 2024 | Brazil 1-2 Japan - July 28, 2024 |
France 3-2 Colombia - July 25, 2024 | Nigeria 0-1 Brazil - July 25, 2024 |
Ireland 3-1 France - July 16, 2024 | Brazil 4-0 Jamaica - June 4, 2024 |
France 2-1 Sweden - July 12, 2024 | Brazil 4-0 Jamaica - June 1, 2024 |
How to watch France vs Brazil on TV and live stream
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United States | Telemundo, Peacock, FuboTV |
United Kingdom | Eurosport 5, discovery+ |
France team news
Wendie Renard is a doubt for France's quarter-finals bout. The center-back missed the final Group A fixture against New Zealand after a thigh injury forced her off the pitch in the match prior. If France's captain is not fit to play, expect Elisa de Almeida to start in her place.
Sakina Karchaoui and Selma Bacha also underwent examinations and missed training, making them questionable for Saturday's match.
France predicted lineup vs Brazil
France predicted lineup vs Brazil ( 4-3-3 ): Peyraud-Magnin; Lakrar, Mbock, Renard, Karchaoui; Geyoro, Toletti, Dali; Diani, Katoto, Cascarino
Brazil team news
Brazil will be without their leader, Marta, in their match against France. The captain was sent off against Spain for a dangerous high boot, and will serve her suspension on Saturday. If Brazil do not win, Marta will be forced to sit and watch her team crash out of her final Olympics tournament.
Arthur Elias will also be without Antonia Silva, who suffered a fibula fracture in her left leg, ending her Olympics campaign this summer.
Brazil predicted lineup vs France
Brazil predicted lineup vs France (4-4-2): Leite; Antonia, Tarciane, Lauren, Tamires; Ludmila, Yaya, Sampaio, Vitoria; Jhennifer, Portilho
France vs Brazil score prediction
France have not lost to Brazil in their last six matches, and they should find plenty of success against the Selecao once again, especially without Marta. Marie-Antoinette Katoto already has five goals in just three matches at the 2024 Olympics, and should have no trouble getting on the end of chances on Saturday.
France have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five matches, though, so the door will be open for Brazil on the attack.