The Brazilian team debuts in the 2026 World Cup this Saturday (13) against Morocco, at MetLife Stadium, in East Rutherford (USA). At 27 years old, Wolves’ Matheus Cunha should be Carlo Ancelotti’s starting center forward. Without Neymar, injured in his calf, the attacker assumes the responsibility of being the pivot of the attack, holding balls, finishing and opening spaces for Vinicius Júnior and Raphinha.
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Matheus Cunha stood out at Atlético-MG before shining in Europe, with spells at Leipzig and Hertha Berlin. Known for his technique, mobility, physical strength and ability to decide big games, he arrives in good shape and represents the most complete option in attacking command in the Seleção’s scheme.
Where to watch Brazil vs Morocco live
The game, in the first round of Group C and scheduled for 7pm (Brasília time), will be broadcast on open TV by Globo and SBT. On subscription and pay-per-view channels, SporTV and NSports show. In streaming, CazéTV on YouTube, ge TV and Globoplay also show live.
Matheus Cunha as the centerpiece of Ancelotti’s strategy
The likely starting lineup has Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães and Alex Sandro; Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães; Raphinha, Lucas Paquetá, Vinícius Júnior and Matheus Cunha. As a center forward, Matheus Cunha must put pressure on the defense, pivot to the midfielders and explore the area, essential to overcome Morocco’s compact marking and create real scoring chances.
On the Morocco side, coach Mohamed Ouahbi chooses Bono; Hakimi, Diop, Riyadh and Mazraoui; Bouaddi, El Aynaoui and Ounahi; Brahim Díaz, Saibari and Rahimi. The semi-finalist team in 2022 is betting on organized defense and counterattacks, which will require physical presence and positional intelligence from the Brazilian.
Matheus Cunha in search of hexa and affirmation in the National Team
With increasingly consistent performances for the Seleção, Matheus Cunha is experiencing his first World Cup as an important starter. He praises the opportunity to form an offensive trio with Vini Jr. and Raphinha and sees the tournament as a great chance to show his potential. A victory in the debut relieves Group C (with Haiti and Scotland) and strengthens the campaign for a sixth world title.
The Brazilian fans, who fill the MetLife Stadium, trust in Matheus Cunha’s mobility and eye for goal to lead the attack. It symbolizes the technical quality and determination of a team in transition, ready to shine when it needs it most.
