The Brazilian team debuts in the 2026 World Cup this Saturday against Morocco. The duel takes place at 7pm (Brasília time), at the MetLife Stadium, in East Rutherford, in the United States, in the first round of Group C.
Carlo Ancelotti leads the Brazilian team in their first major test of the tournament. Without Neymar, who is recovering from a calf injury, the attack must revolve around Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha and Matheus Cunha. The midfield has the experience of Casemiro and the dynamics of Bruno Guimarães.
Morocco arrives as one of the strongest African teams at the moment. Runner-up in the last World Cup, the team stands out for its defensive organization and quick counterattacks, led by names like Achraf Hakimi and Brahim Díaz. Coach Mohamed Ouahbi is betting on a compact block to neutralize Brazilian talent.
Probable lineups
Brazil (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, Alex Sandro; Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães; Raphinha, Lucas Paquetá, Vinícius Júnior; Matheus Cunha. Coach: Carlo Ancelotti.
Morocco (4-2-3-1): Bono; Hakimi, Diop, Riyadh, Mazraoui; Bouaddi, El Aynaoui; Brahim Díaz, Ounahi, Saibari; Rahimi (or Saibari). Coach: Mohamed Ouahbi.
What changes in practice
A Brazilian victory in the debut reassures the group and allows the squad to rotate in the next rounds against Haiti and Scotland. For Morocco, a good result against the favorite could rekindle the dream of repeating the historic 2022 campaign. The game takes on even more weight as it is Ancelotti’s first major commitment at the helm of the national team.
Retrospect and context
Brazil has a historic advantage, with two wins in three clashes, including a 3-0 win in the 1998 World Cup. However, Morocco won the last duel, in 2023, 2-1, showing that the balance has grown in recent years. Against African teams in World Cups, the Seleção has seven wins and just one defeat.
The referee will be the Slovenian Slavko Vinčić, known for his rigidity in marking fouls and discipline. The MetLife Stadium, with a capacity for more than 82 thousand fans, is expected to receive a large presence of Brazilians.
Where to watch Brazil vs Morocco live
- open TV: Globo and SBT
- Closed TV: SportTV
- Streaming: Globoplay (ge TV), CazéTV (YouTube), NSports and Prime Video (depending on the package)
The match will also be monitored in real time on the ge.globo, UOL and Lance! portals.
