The Brazilian team debuts in the 2026 World Cup this Saturday (13) against Morocco, at MetLife Stadium, in East Rutherford (USA). At 29 years old, Raphinha, from Barcelona, emerges as one of Carlo Ancelotti’s main offensive weapons. Without Neymar, injured in his calf, the right winger must carry the responsibility of creating chances and unbalancing the Moroccan defense with speed and finishing.
Born in Porto Alegre (RS), Raphinha stood out at Grêmio, Leeds and Brighton before shining at Barcelona. Known for his intensity, short dribbles and eye for goal, he arrives in good form and represents creativity on the sides in the Seleção’s scheme.
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.
Raphinha 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. On the right, Raphinha must explore spaces, cross with precision and finish, helping to compensate for Neymar’s absence and putting pressure on the Moroccan defense.
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 counterattacks, which requires a high volume of offensive play from the Brazilian.
Raphinha in search of hexa and consolidation in attack
With consistent performances for the Seleção, Raphinha is experiencing his first World Cup as an important starter. He praises the opportunity to play alongside Vinícius Júnior and sees the tournament as a chance to show his best football. A victory in the debut relieves Group C (with Haiti and Scotland) and strengthens the campaign for a sixth world title.
The Brazilian fans, who fill the MetLife Stadium, trust in Raphinha’s speed and skill to unbalance the game. He symbolizes the technical quality and Gaucho determination in the Seleção’s renewed attack.
