The Brazilian team debuts in the 2026 World Cup this Saturday (13) against Morocco, at the MetLife Stadium, in East Rutherford (USA), and the young Endrick, aged 19, represents the face of renewal. Called up by Carlo Ancelotti, the Real Madrid striker should start on the bench, but arrives as an impact option after shining in the friendly against Egypt, where he scored the winning goal.
Without Neymar, with a calf injury, Brazil needs strength in attack. Endrick, who overcame recent physical problems, is gaining important minutes in the quest for sixth place. His speed, finishing and presence in the box could make the difference against the Moroccan defense, semi-finalists in 2022.
Where to watch Brazil vs Morocco live
The confrontation, 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 the game live.
Endrick as a key player in 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. Endrick, Igor Thiago and other youngsters stay for the second half, where Ancelotti usually focuses on intensity. The coach praised the boy’s eye for goal and sees the potential to decide games in him.
On the Morocco side, coach Mohamed Ouahbi forms a team with Bono; Hakimi, Diop, Riyadh and Mazraoui; Bouaddi, El Aynaoui and Ounahi; Brahim Díaz, Saibari and Rahimi. The African team bets on defensive compactness and counterattacks, but will have to deal with Brazilian pressure driven by the fans at MetLife.
Future of hexa passes through the new generation with Endrick
At 19 years old, Endrick is enjoying his first World Cup and is expected to be the heir in attack. After an injury that almost took him off the list, he recovered, gained minutes and now can come in to change the game. A victory in the debut relieves the group and opens up space for the young man to grow alongside Vini Jr. and company in the campaign for their sixth title.
Brazilian fans, who fill the stadium in the USA, see the match as the first test of a team in transition. Endrick symbolizes the future: talent ready to shine when called upon.
