Pre-match information
The match between Brazil and Morocco in Group C of the 2026 World Cup is considered a remarkable showdown between a championship contender and the annoying "dark horse" of world football. The confrontation takes place at 5:00 AM on June 14 (Vietnam time) at MetLife Stadium (New York, USA).
Brazil enters the 2026 World Cup with no small doubts about the force as well as form. The focus of attention continues to be Neymar when this striker is still called up even though he has not reached his best physical condition. The presence of the striker born in 1992 has created much controversy, especially in the context that coach Carlo Ancelotti had to remove Joao Pedro - a player who is in high form before the tournament.
In addition to Neymar's story, Brazil also faces a problem of creativity in midfield. Bruno Guimaraes or Casemiro bring steel and experience, but "Selecao" at this time lacks a midfielder with rich technique, capable of creating breakthroughs like previous generations.
Despite possessing many stars in attack, the South American team is predicted to face many difficulties against Morocco - a team that is maintaining impressive form. The African representative is unbeaten in the last 20 matches, including 14 wins.
Morocco is no longer a strange name with the role of "dark horse" in the World Cup arena. At the 2022 World Cup, they once created an earthquake when they reached the semi-finals after eliminating Spain and Portugal. At the beginning of this year, Morocco continued to affirm its strength when winning the African championship.
The current Moroccan squad still gathers many stars playing in Europe such as Achraf Hakimi, Brahim Diaz or Noussair Mazraoui. Disciplined play, speed and sharp counter-attacking ability help the African representative be able to create a big challenge for Brazil right in the opening match of Group C.
