France vs. Brazil highlights: France holds on for 2-1 victory

Updated Jul 29, 2023 8:09 am ET

The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup was in full swing Saturday (on FOX and the FOX Sports app), as France faced Brazil in a must-see Group F matchup at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia.

France pulled ahead early in the game, but Brazil managed to equalize in the second half, making for a tense match. In the end, France mustered some late-game heroics to put Brazil to rest 2-1 in an exciting, back-and-forth affair.

France leapfrogs Brazil in the standings to take over first in Group F, giving themselves a better chance to qualify for the knockout stage, while Brazil has some ground to make up.

Here are the top moments!

France 2, Brazil 1

83': Wonderful Wendie

French legend Wendie Renard charged in for a beautiful header off a corner kick to retake the lead for France. The French captain's goal helped her team to a crucial group-stage victory.

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67': Dangerous territory

Brazil allowed France a chance to strike near the goal line but was able to deflect the shot from going in.

58': Relentless

Brazil fought fiercely to get back into the game, and Debinha capitalized for Brazil with a beautiful first touch and volley straight to the back of the net, tying up the game at 1-1.

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22': Close call

Brazil's Debinha set up an open shot for Adriana in the box, but she blasted it wide, squandering Brazil's best attempt of the match so far.

16': On the board

Eugénie Le Sommer knocked in a header off of a headed assist from Kadidiatou Diani to put France up 1-0 early.

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13': Crucial save

France threatened early but Brazil goalkeeper Letícia came up with a wonderful block.

PREGAME

Setting the stage

The "World Cup NOW" crew previewed the match live on Twitter ahead of kickoff.

Starting lineups

Arriving in style!

Check out the full Women's World Cup schedule and how to watch each match live here. Find the latest scores here.