Four World Cup contenders will be coming to the U.S. a few months early to continue their preparations for the summer

France will oppose the Mercosur deal at a key meeting in Brussels on Friday, President Emmanuel Macron said on social media, as farmers stormed the capital to protest against the trade agreement with the South American bloc.

Gillette Stadium landed a massive friendly match ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Brazil and France will square off in Foxborough on Mar. 26. In FIFA’s World rankings, France currently sits third while Brazil is No. 5. Tickets for the match go on sale on Jan. 13 at 10:00 a.m.

Czechia is in something of a league of its own on the international stage. It’s never truly lumped in with the Big Four — Canada, the United States, Sweden and Finland — but it’s too talent-rich to be grouped in a lower tier with teams such as Slovakia, Switzerland and Germany.

France has moved the annual Group of Seven (G7) meeting to avoid scheduling conflicts with President Trump’s birthday and the accompanying White House UFC fight, the White House confirmed Friday.

France accused the US of wielding trade coercion and sanctions to weaken European unity and sovereignty, as Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot warned that Europe faces mounting external threats.

Heavy snowfall and icy conditions have killed at least six people on roads across France and caused major disruptions, with the transport minister admitting the severity of the event was “somewhat underestimated” by national weather services.

George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.

Brazil will play friendlies against France and Croatia in the U.S. as it prepares for this year's World Cup. The Brazilians will face France at Foxborough, Massachusetts, on March 26 and Croatia five days later at Orlando, Florida, the promoters announced Thursday.

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