The March international window will witness a number of vibrant clashes, but perhaps none are more attractive than when Brazil and France face off on Thursday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.The pair of top-five teams in the FIFA rankings resume their World Cup preparations as the calendar turns to 2026. Anything but returning from North America with the World Cup trophy this summer will be considered a disappointment for these international powerhouses and Thursday’s friendly provides a good dress rehearsal for the fast approaching tournament.Almost exactly one year after a dreadful 4–1 defeat against Argentina cost former manager Dorival Júnior his job, Brazil is looking to validate its improvement under Carlo Ancelotti. The all-time great manager will be itching to get a result that boosts La Seleçao’s morale ahead of the summer. France, meanwhile, will be looking to end a two-game losing streak against Brazil, even if those defeats date back to the early 2010s.…