The Brazilian team will face Morocco in the opening match of Group C of the 2026 World Cup taking place at 5:00 AM on June 14 (Vietnam time). This is considered a difficult challenge for the "Selecao" when the opponent is the reigning African champion and is in stable form.
In Group C, in addition to Brazil and Morocco, there is also the participation of Serbia and Japan. Therefore, the result in the opening match will greatly affect the opportunity to compete for a ticket to the next round for both teams.
Pre-match commentary
Brazil enters the 2026 World Cup with many expectations under coach Carlo Ancelotti. The Brazilian Football Confederation has created a major turning point when for the first time in decades it appointed a foreign strategist to lead the national team.
The "samba dancers" are aiming for the goal of winning their 6th World Cup title in history. The South American team also had a fairly positive warm-up when they won all 3 recent friendly matches and scored 11 goals.
Brazil's greatest strength lies in the attack with many stars in high form such as Vinicius Junior, Raphinha or Matheus Cunha. In midfield, Casemiro and Bruno Guimaraes continue to play an important role in controlling the game.
However, the defense is still a problem that prevents Brazil from creating absolute peace of mind. This team has conceded in 6 of the last 7 matches and the two flanks with Danilo and Alex Sandro can become weaknesses against Maroc's fast counter-attacks.
On the other side, Morocco continues to show that they are no longer a phenomenon after the historic journey to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup. The African representative maintains very stable form when they have only lost 2 in the last 45 matches in all competitions.
Morocco also passed the World Cup qualifiers in Africa with a perfect record. This team still maintains a quality squad with prominent names such as Achraf Hakimi, Brahim Diaz, Noussair Mazraoui or Azzedine Ounahi.
However, Morocco also faced certain difficulties when center-back Nayef Aguerd and midfielder Abde Ezzalzouli could not participate in the tournament due to injuries. In addition, this team also made changes on the coaching bench when Mohamed Ouahbi replaced Walid Regragui before the World Cup.
Squad information
Brazil is likely to use an attacking trio including Raphinha, Vinicius Junior and Matheus Cunha. In midfield, Casemiro and Bruno Guimaraes will take on the role of blocking and regulating the play.
Brazil's defense has the presence of Marquinhos and Gabriel in front of goalkeeper Alisson's goal.
On the Moroccan side, Achraf Hakimi continues to be a big hope on the right flank. The African representative's attack is expected to create a breakthrough with Brahim Diaz, Saibari and El Khannouss.
Expected lineup
Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Alex Sandro; Casemiro, Bruno Guimaraes; Raphinha, Paqueta, Vinicius Junior; Matheus Cunha.
Bounou; Hakimi, Diop, Riad, Mazraoui; Amrabat, El Aynaoui, Ounahi; Brahim Diaz, Saibari, El Khannouss.
