The Brazilian team debuts in the 2026 World Cup this Saturday (13) against Morocco, at the MetLife Stadium, in East Rutherford, starting at 7 pm (Brasília time). The clash opens Group C and already serves as a thermometer for the ambitions of Carlo Ancelotti’s team.
Without Neymar, with a calf injury, Brazil can count on the brilliance of Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha and Matheus Cunha in attack. The midfield has the solidity of Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães. Most analysts see the Seleção as the clear favorite, but warn of the danger of Moroccan counterattacks.
Morocco arrives fueled by a long unbeaten record and with the experience of being runner-up in 2022. Hakimi, Brahim Díaz and goalkeeper Bono are the main weapons. The African team tends to close well and explore spaces in quick transitions.
Probable lineups
Brazil (4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3): 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 (or Riyadh), Mazraoui; Bouaddi, El Aynaoui; Brahim Díaz, Ounahi, Saibari; Rahimi. Coach: Mohamed Ouahbi.
Betting predictions and analysis
The consensus among bookmakers and experts points to a Brazilian victory, with odds around 1.70 to 1.80. The most recurrent guess isBrazil wins 2-1, combining the national team’s favoritism with the Moroccan tradition of scoring in big games.
Other popular options:
- Brazil victory + both teams score (Yes): odds close to 3.00. Morocco tends to be offensive even against stronger teams.
- Over 2.5 goals in the game: values Brazilian offensive potential.
- Brazil wins without conceding a goal: less likely, but would pay well if the defense holds.
The retrospective shows Brazil with an advantage (2 wins and 1 loss), including 3-0 in the 1998 World Cup. However, the last duel (2023 friendly) ended 2-1 for Morocco.
What’s at stake
A victory gives Brazil a break in the Group C table (Haiti and Scotland will follow) and confidence for Ancelotti to test the squad. For Morocco, a draw or surprise would already be a great result and would complicate the team’s path.
Where to watch Brazil vs Morocco live
- open TV: Globo and SBT
- Closed TV: SporTV and NSports
- Streaming: ge TV (Globoplay), CazéTV (YouTube) and platforms such as Prime Video (depending on the package)
Also follow in real time on the ge, UOL and Lance! portals.
The referee will be Slavko Vinčić, a Slovenian known for his rigidity.
