The Brazilian team debuts in the 2026 World Cup this Saturday (13) against Morocco, at MetLife Stadium, in East Rutherford (USA). Among those called up, 19-year-old striker Rayan appears as one of Carlo Ancelotti’s main bets for renewing the attack, especially with Neymar out due to a calf injury.
Born in Rio de Janeiro and revealed by Vasco da Gama, Rayan was sold to Bournemouth in January 2026 and impressed in the Premier League. Left-footed, tall (1.87m) and with an eye for goal, he has already scored his first goal for the senior team and arrives at the World Cup as one of the sensations highlighted by international outlets.
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 the match. In streaming, CazéTV on YouTube, ge TV and Globoplay also show live.
Rayan as an impactful option in Ancelotti’s strategy
Brazil’s likely starting lineup has Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães and Alex Sandro; Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães; Raphinha, Lucas Paquetá, Vinícius Júnior and Matheus Cunha. Rayan, who should start on the bench, comes in as the main alternative for the final minutes, bringing speed, physical strength and finishing to unbalance the Moroccan defense.
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 African team, semi-finalists in 2022, prioritizes compact pressing and dangerous counterattacks.
From São Januário to the dream of the hexa with Rayan
At 19 years old, Rayan is experiencing his first World Cup after a meteoric rise. South American champion in the youth categories, he surpassed the competition and was compared to big names for his ability to decide big games. A victory on his debut paves the way for the young man to gain minutes and help Brazil in its quest for its sixth world title.
The Brazilian fans, who are expected to fill the MetLife Stadium, see in Rayan the symbol of a talented generation ready to take on responsibility. Its potential could be decisive in the expanded group stage, against Haiti and Scotland.
