The Brazilian team debuts in the 2026 World Cup this Saturday (13) against Morocco, at the MetLife Stadium, in East Rutherford (USA), starting at 7 pm (Brasília time). The game opens Group C and marks Carlo Ancelotti’s first match at the helm of the team in a World Cup.
Without Neymar, who is recovering from a calf injury, the coach has a deep and experienced squad. The expectation is for an offensive Brazil, exploring speed on the wings and creativity in midfield. Morocco, runner-up in 2022, arrives with defensive organization and dangerous counterattacks.
Related from Brazil (available for the match)
Goalkeepers: Alisson, Ederson, Weverton.Defenders: Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, Alex Sandro, Bremer, Ibañez, Douglas Santos, Léo Pereira, Éderson (Atalanta).Midfielders: Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, Lucas Paquetá, Fabinho, Danilo Santos.Attackers: Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha, Matheus Cunha, Endrick, Gabriel Martinelli, Luiz Henrique, Igor Thiago, Rayan.
Probable lineup for 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.
Related from Morocco (available for the match)
Goalkeepers: Bono (Bounou), other reserves.Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Noussair Mazraoui, Issa Diop, Chadi Riad, Marwane Saadane.Midfielders: Azzedine Ounahi, Neil El Aynaoui, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Amrabat, Bilal El Khannouss.Attackers: Brahim Díaz, Ismael Saibari, Chemsdine Talbi (or Amine Sbai), Rahimi, others like El Khannouss in offensive positions.
Probable Morocco lineup (4-2-3-1): Bono; Hakimi, Diop, Riyadh, Mazraoui; Bouaddi, El Aynaoui; Brahim Díaz, Ounahi, Saibari; Rahimi. Coach: Mohamed Ouahbi (or Walid Regragui).
Retrospect and what to expect
Brazil has a historical advantage, with victories in 1998 (3-0, in the World Cup) and another clash. Morocco won the last friendly in 2023 by 2-1. The match should be tactically balanced, with Brazil controlling possession and Morocco betting on quick transitions.
Where to watch Brazil vs Morocco live
- open TV: Globo and SBT
- Closed TV: SporTV and NSports
- Streaming: ge TV (Globoplay), CazéTV (YouTube), Prime Video (depending on the package)
Follow in real time on the ge, UOL and Lance! portals.