France 1-3 Brazil: Neymar helps Selecao to seventh straight win
Brazil dominated possession early on but Les Bleus were the most dangerous side, with Karim Benzema's point-blank header being spectacularly saved by Jefferson in the 12th minute.
The Brazil keeper, however, could do nothing nine minutes later when Varane headed home from Mathieu Valbuena's corner as the visitors' defence again proved clumsy on set pieces.
Brazil levelled five minutes before the break when Oscar scored their first goal at the Stade de France in four visits, pushing the ball between goalkeeper Steve Mandanda's legs after being nicely set up in the box by Firmino.
Eight minutes into the second half, Neymar fired a powerful angled shot into the roof after being played in by Willian.
Didier Deschamps's France team came close to an equaliser shortly afterwards, but Benzema skied his volley over the bar.
Luiz Gustavo then headed home from Oscar's corner to make it 3-1 and wrap up a deserved win - Brazil's first in France since 1992.
Two minutes later, Willian raced down the left but was denied by Mandanda, who was deputising for the injured Hugo Lloris and did not have a particularly impressive match.
France, who only have friendlies to play until they host the Euro 2016 finals, host Denmark in St Etienne on Sunday.
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