The Brazilian team debuts in the 2026 World Cup this Saturday (13) against Morocco, at MetLife Stadium, in East Rutherford (USA). At 35 years old, Alex Sandro, from Flamengo, should be the starter on the left flank in his third participation in the tournament. The player arrives as a reliable option for Carlo Ancelotti, especially with Neymar out with a calf injury.
Born in Catanduva (SP), Alex Sandro built a solid career in Europe, mainly at Juventus, where he won titles and stood out for his physical strength, marking and supporting the attack. Back in Brazil, he offers valuable experience in a squad in transition, helping to balance the defense with youngsters like Gabriel Magalhães.
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. In streaming, CazéTV on YouTube, ge TV and Globoplay also show live.
Alex Sandro’s role 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. On the left flank, Alex Sandro must contain Hakimi’s attacks and support Brazilian counterattacks, bringing fundamental tactical balance without star Neymar.
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 semi-finalist team in 2022 relies on compact marking and quick transitions, demanding maximum attention from the Brazilian side.
Alex Sandro looking for sixth place in third World Cup
Having spent time in 2018 and 2022, Alex Sandro is enjoying a leadership role in the Seleção. He praises the collective strength of the group and sees experience as a differentiator in overcoming initial challenges. A victory in the debut relieves Group C (with Haiti and Scotland) and paves the way for the campaign for a sixth world title.
The Brazilian fans, who fill the MetLife Stadium, trust in the full-back’s race and tactical intelligence to command the left side of the defense. Alex Sandro symbolizes stability and determination amidst the renewal of the squad.
