Kylian Mbappe moved to within one goal of equalling France's all-time scoring record with the opener in a 2-1 win over Brazil as two of the leading World Cup contenders faced off in a glamour friendly in the United States.

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday Neymar is "not 100 percent" fit so will miss two friendlies later this month as youngster Endrick returns to the squad.

Brazil international Rodrygo will miss the rest of Real Madrid's season and the World Cup because of a torn ACL and meniscus in his right knee.

A jacket worn by football legend Pelé in the 1966 World Cup has become a hit among fans of pop singer Bad Bunny since he borrowed it from a collector's sports merchandise store and used it in his recent concerts in Sao Paulo.

Brazil star Neymar has admitted that he could retire from professional football at the end of 2026, as he battles persistent injury challenges while keeping his sights on representing his country at the FIFA World Cup later this year.

Neymar has extended his stay with Santos until the end of 2026

Neymar has agreed to renew his contract with Santos until the end of 2026, a source close to the negotiations told AFP.

Former Brazil and Real Madrid great Roberto Carlos posted a picture of himself smiling in hospital and said he was "recovering well" after confirming Wednesday he had undergone a heart procedure.

Former Brazil and Real Madrid defender Roberto Carlos has undergone surgery for a heart problem, Spanish daily sports newspaper Diario AS reported on Wednesday.

Veteran defender Thiago Silva ended his stay at Fluminense on Wednesday and reportedly wants a move back to Europe to revive his hopes of playing for Brazil at the World Cup.

Carlo Ancelotti is yet to pick Neymar in any Brazil squad since taking over in May.

The final draw of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place on Friday at Washington, DC, the capital of co-hosts USA.

In-form 18-year-old Estevao scored a penalty but Lucas Paqueta squandered an opportunity to win the game for the Selecao from the spot.

Brazil beat fellow World Cup qualifiers Senegal 2-0 at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium on Saturday thanks to goals from teenager Estevao and veteran Casemiro.

Lucas Paqueta was ultimately cleared of spot-fixing in July when a commission found charges by the FA to be unproven after the governing body claimed he had deliberately received yellow cards in four separate matches between 2022 and 2023 to affect betting markets.

Japan beat Brazil for the first time on Tuesday, fighting from two goals down to win the friendly 3-2

Eighteen-year-old Chelsea winger Estevao scored twice as an impressive Brazil thrashed fellow World Cup qualifiers South Korea 5-0 away in a friendly.

Here are the live streaming and live telecast details of South Korea vs Brazil international friendly match -