 |
VOOZH | about |
|
VOOZH | about |
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C Match: Vinicius Junior’s wonder goal in the 32nd minute and Ismael Saibari delightful chip over Alisson in the 21st minute were the only two strikes in a clash between World No 6 and the World No 7 teams as Brazil were held to a draw by Morocco in their World Cup opener.
This was the FIFA World Cup 2026’s first heavyweight clash, a battle between a veritable giant of the sport and a bonafide giant-killer in the form of Morocco after their stunning run to the World Cup semis last time around in Qatar. The Atlas Lions, who are the African champions, have won just five World Cup games. Brazil have five World Cup titles. But since 2002, Brazil have reached the semifinal once, and everyone in the world remembers that they lost 7-1 to Germany at home.
Brazil are competing at the FIFA World Cup for a record 23rd time. The Seleção are the only country in the world to have played in every edition of the Football World Cup. Brazil have also made history in other ways. No team has won the title five times. But Brazil’s last World Cup title came in 2002. This makes it their longest drought without a World Cup title (24 years). Coincidentally, the last time they had a 24-year title drought, that happened from 1970 to 1994. They finally won the title on American soil itself at teh 1994 edition. So this year, the Brazilians are chasing deja vu. And history.
Update from Qatar vs Switzerland game: Before the Brazil vs Morocco clash, Qatar and Switzerland played out a 1-1 draw after a last-ditch goal from Boualem Khoukhi. Switzerland led from the 17th minute thanks to a penalty that Breel Embolo scored. But the Qataris nicked a point in the 94th minute.
Follow The Indian Express Sports Desk’s live coverage of the FIFA World Cup with latest updates from all the top games. Also follow ground reporting from Sandip G, The Indian Express’ man on the ground for the World Cup, besides colour copies from some of the best sports writers in the country. Scroll down for the latest updates from the Qatar vs Switzerland game and the Brazil vs Morocco clash
👁 Image
Since the last time they held the World Cup aloft, Brazil have reached the semifinal just once (AP Photo)
Brazil's World Cup drought, running 24 years, has turned Brazil’s fans fatalists, increasingly reading into the dots of destiny and accident of fate. Their previous longest wait for World Cup glory was 24 years too, and it ended on American soil too. The last time the tournament was co-hosted (by Japan and South Korea in 2002), they won it too. In 1970, they played with a front four; so have they during the reign of Carlo Ancelotti, the Italian resorted to bring the glory back to football’s spiritual home, after their worst ever qualifying campaign. He has resurrected belief and inspired faith, brought calm into a dressing room prone to volatility, but Brazil don’t arrive in New Jersey as tournament favourites.
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: 1-1 at the end
STALEMATE AT FULL-TIME!
With seconds left of the game to end, El Aynaoui create a chance and forces Alisson into a diving save to his left. The ball is not clear just yet and Amaimouni-Echghouyab tries to creat something too.
But all in vain.
The game ends in a 1-1 draw after two spectacular goals.
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Saibari off
With just about a minute remaining in the game (plus added time), Morocco's goalkeeper Saibari is taken off! What a moment he's had in the middle to score Morocco's opener only for it to be overshadowed by a goal from the opposition team.
Meanwhile, 10 minutes of additional time today! TEN MINUTES!
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: ALMOST!
A brainfade from the Moroccan defender Issa! His backpass to his keeper is too slow, and Brazil's Raphinha chases it down. Yassine Bounou manages the clear the ball just before Raphinha gets to it. In the process, Bounou picks up a knock on his shoulder that requires some treatment.
After 80 minutes, BRA 1-1 MAR
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: CHANCE!
Vinicius Junior creates another chance after a dazzling run down the left flank. After he almost reaches the line, he cuts the ball in and finds Raphinha, who can only shoot the ball straight at the Moroccan goalkeeper. What a chance that was, created by the Brazilian goalkeeper.
After 75 minutes, BRA 1-1 MAR
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: CHANCE!
One of the best chances of the second half falls to Raphinha who almost reaches a cross flashed from the right flank by a teamate.
Besides this, it's been a substituion fest and a foul fest so far in the second half.
After 66 minutes, BRA 1-1 MAR
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Slow down
It's become a more cagey contest in the second half. Almost in second gear now unlike the first 20 minutes of the game. Morocco's defensive block is visibly deeper in this half. And the Brazilians are still not able to make them pay. Tghey need another moment of magic like the one given by Vinicius in the first half
After 58 minutes, BRA 1-1 MAR
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: 2nd half starts
A couple of changesfrom Brazil as we head to the second half. Casemiro and Ibañez are off. Fabinho (in midfield) and Danilo (at right-back) are put in.
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: BRAZIL SCORE ??
WHAT A RESPONSE! Vinicius Junior scores the equaliser after being released on the left flank by Bruno Guimares, and then shimmying past Morocco's Neil al Aynaoui before unleashing a curling effort into the roof of the net!
Sheer individual artistry from the left winger.
👁 Image
What a way to respond to Morocco's moment of brilliance!
After 32 minutes, BRA 1-1 MAR
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: MOROCCO LEAD ??
WHAT A GOAL ?? FROM MOROCCO!
21 minutes in, and a piece of magic on the pitch. And it's not come from Brazil. It's come from their opponents!
👁 Image
Morocco score after Ismael Saibari lifts the ball over the on-rushing Alisson Becker! The goal was set up by a delicious pass from Brahim Diaz which took the ball past the two central defenders but slowed down just in time for Saibari to catch up and lift over the keeper for a famous goal!
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: CHANCE!
Just as the broadcast shows a stat that after 12 minutes, Morocco have had six attempts on goal compared to Brazil's one, the South American's have the best chance of the game. this one is created by Vinicius Junior who hares down on the left flank and delivers an impeccable cross. But the surprise stricker for the afternoon, Igor Thiago, cannot head the ball from point blank range.
Three Brazilian legends, Roberto Carlos, Kaka and Ronaldo are spotted in the stands watching on. At least two of them are on their feet!
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: CHANCE
Morocco have come out flying! They're playing most of this game in the Brazil half, attacking at will. Achraf Hakimi takes a shot at goal from the right flank that flashes past the mouth of the goal threateningly. Unfortunately, no one to tap it in!
But Alisson Becker’s been kept on his feet!
After 6 minutes, BRA 0-0 MAR
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Morocco attacking
Morocco look menacing! Bilal el Khannouss draws a foul from Ibanez on the left flank after a nice run. It's just been three minutes and Brazil have already been forced into two fouls, with Douglas Santos committing one a minute before this.
After 4 minutes, BRA 0-0 MAR
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: kickoff!
here we go! And the New York New Jersey Stadium erupts in a roar of cheers as the kickoff happens. Morocco in their customary maroon kits while Brazil play in the canary yellow jerseys that we associated them with.
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Fans love Vinicius
With Neymar missing from the XI due to an injury, it's clear who the Brazil fans are egging on to score the goals for them today: Vinicius Junior’s name, when it was read out on the loud speaker, got the loudest cheer of the afternoon! The 25-year-old winger is coming into the World Cup with over 20 goals in five successive seasons for Real Madrid.
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: national anthems time
here we go! Both sets of players are out and the stadium is echoing with the sounds of the Brazilian national anthem with thousands of fans singing along emotionally.
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: How they line up
Brazil will have a 4-2-3-1, with Igor Thiago as the surprise pipck for striker up front.
Morocco also opt for a 4-2-3-1, with Ismael Saibari leading the attacking line.
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Here we go!
National anthem time! And the giant flags covering almost entire half of the pitch are unfurled!
The stands look largely bathed in yellow barring a section of maroon fans!
Kick off coming soon!
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Who are you fancying today?
... let us know in the comments!
On one side we have the World No 6 and on another, the World No 7!
Brazil start their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Morocco at the New Jersey Stadium. It’s a Group C clash between a veritable giant of the sport and a bonafide giant-killer in the form of Morocco after their stunning run to the World Cup semis last time around in Qatar. The Atlas Lions, who are the African champions, have won just five World Cup games. Brazil have five World Cup titles. But since 2002, Brazil have reached the semifinal once, and everyone in the world remembers that they lost 7-1 to Germany at home.
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: About today's line-ups
Brazil have opted for a modern 4-2-3-1, with Igor Thiago as striker up front.
Morocco also have a change from the side which faced Norway on June 7. Bilal El Khannouss comes in for Abdessamad Ezzalzouli in the midfield
How a shared border with Spain shaped Morocco’s football
Spain and Morocco are literal neighbours. Their football is enmeshed – six Spain-born players will turn out for Morocco at the 2026 World Cup.
Spain is the only European country whose autonomous regions sit on the African continent – the Spanish enclaves of Melilla and Cueta being Morocco’s land neighbours. The narrow Strait of Gibraltar in the Mediterranean is anyway less than a 15-km boat-ride away, but if one stood atop Mount Tidghin, the tallest peak of northern Morocco’s Rif range, in Al Hoceima city, one might see Spain on the horizon on a clear day.
Like a beautiful vista beckoning from not too far, the Spanish dream has seen many Moroccans cross over, with second generations playing football in the Spanish system.
READ MORE FROM SHIVANI NAIK
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Brazil v Morocco line-ups
Brazil: Alisson, Ibanez, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Douglas Santos, Casemiro, Guimaraes, Raphinha, Lucas Paqueta, Vinicius Junior, Thiago.
Brazil Subs: Weverton, Ederson, Ederson Silva, Alex Sandro, Cunha, da Silva Danilo, Bremer, Leo Pereira, Fabinho, dos Santos Danilo, Endrick, Luiz Henrique, Martinelli, Rayan.
Morocco: Bounou, Hakimi, Diop, Riad, Mazraoui, Bouaddi, El Aynaoui, Diaz, Ounahi, El Khannous, Saibari.
Morocco Subs: Mohamedi, Tagnaouti, Amrabat, Saadane, Talbi, Rahimi, El Ouahdi, El Mourabet, Yassine, Sbai, Belammari, El Kaabi, Amaimouni-Echghouyab, Halhal, Saleh-Eddine.
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Thiago to start World Cup match
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti made a surprise decision to select striker Igor Thiago over Matheus Cunha to start in their World Cup Group C opener against Morocco on Saturday. Igor Thiago comes into the World Cup from a 22-goal campaign with Brentford in the Premier League.
Thiago will make his debut in a World Cup alongside Vinicius Jr and Raphinha
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Big game for Brazil
It’s a battle between the World No 6 and the World No 7! Brazil start their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Morocco at the New Jersey Stadium. It’s a Group C clash between a veritable giant of the sport and a bonafide giant-killer in the form of Morocco after their stunning run to the World Cup semis last time around in Qatar.
In the shape of Morocco we have the surprise semi-finalists from Qatar 2022. In Brazil, we have a side that has won the World Cup five times (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002). But their last title came 24 years ago.
The two teams have had the pleasure of having each other’s company just once in a World Cup previously, way back in 1998 when Brazil prevailed.
The Atlas Lions’, who are the African champions, have won just five World Cup games. Brazil have five World Cup titles. But since 2002, Brazil have reached the semifinal once, and everyone in the world remembers that they lost 7-1 to Germany at home.
“We're here to try to change history, try to put Brazil back to where it never should have left, which is at the top,” striker Vinícius Júnior said Friday through an interpreter. “We are at the same level as the other major teams.”
Few teams inspire as much fanfare in international football among the neutrals as Brazil do.
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is not a fan of pre-tournament odds. When asked if Morocco would approach the game as underdogs, he dismissed the notion, saying: “In a match like this, in a tournament like the World Cup, there are no favourites. It’s 50-50. It’ll come down to the smallest of details, to which team are more clinical. We hope it will be us.”
Qatar vs Switzerland FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: LATE DRAMA
GOAL FOR QATAR! ?? Qatar 1-1 Switzerland!
With barely a minute left for the full-time whistle in the Switzerland vs Qatar game, a goal from last edition's hosts Qatar! Switzerland thought that they had won this game! But Qatar manage to score only their second goal in FIFA World Cup history.
Boualem Khoukhi head the ball in and Qatar fans and players are delirious! What a goal!
And soon afterwards we have the full-time whistle!
Since the Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina game also ended in a 1-1 draw yesterday, we have all four teams on the same points, goal scored and goals conceded in Group B!
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Quick look at Morocco
Morocco are competing in their seventh World Cup (1970, 1986, 1994, 1998, 2018, 2022, 2026). Their best World Cup finish was the semi-finals they reached at Qatar 2022.
The nation will also co-host the next World Cup in 2030 along with Portugal, and Spain.
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: On Brazil vs Morocco
No favourites in today's clash?
That's what Morocco captain thinks of today's clash: that there will be no favourites.
“In a match like this, in a tournament like the World Cup, there are no favourites,” said Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi. “It’s 50-50. It’ll come down to the smallest of details, to which team are more clinical. We hope it will be us.”
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: What's coming in the clash today
In the shape of Morocco we have the surprise semi-finalists from Qatar 2022. In Brazil, we have a side that has won the World Cup five times (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002). But their last title came 24 years ago.
The two teams have had the pleasure of having each other’s company just once in a World Cup previously, way back in 1998 when Brazil prevailed.
Qatar vs Switzerland FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: half-time
Meanwhile, the first half in the Qatar vs Switzerland game has ended with the Swiss side leading 1-0. A very attacking game with freeflowing football. Only lacking in goals! Maybe we will see a different result in the second half.
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: All eyes on Brahim Diaz
A lot of Morocco's fate will lie on the shoulders of Real Madrid forward Brahim Diaz. He switched to Morocco in 2023. But has since become irreplaceable.
The 26-year-old was in the history books this year at AFCON by scoring in each of the first four matches of the tournament — the first player from Morocco to do so.
He ended the tournament as the top scorer. He did miss a cheeky Panenka penalty attempt in the final.
Qatar vs Switzerland FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: half-time approaching
The game between Qatar and Switzerland is still stuck at 1-0 in favour of the Swiss team. We have six minutes of added time. Dan Ndoye and Vargas have done plenty of chance creating. But none have been able to do the goal scoring.
Since giving away the penalty Abunada has been immense under the bar for Qatar, repelling wave after wave of attacks.
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Injury concerns for Brazil
Not just Neymar, Brazil have other players who are out of comission due to injury heading into their World Cup opener!
Brazil has made an injury replacement to its World Cup roster less than a week before its first match against Morocco, with right back Wesley out and midfielder Éderson in.
The Brazilian soccer confederation said Sunday that Wesley injured a muscle in his left thigh. He left early in the team's friendly game against Egypt on Saturday night in Cleveland, and imaging found it significant enough to knock Wesley out of the World Cup.
“Wesley is an athlete loved by the group and will always be considered part of this team that seeks the six-time world championship," the Brazilian confederation said.
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: No Neymar today
Neymar is still sidelined with a calf injury, so he won't be in action today. Picked for his fourth World Cup at age 34, the star is recovering from a torn right calf. Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said the nation's career leader with 79 goals won't be ready to play on Saturday.
“We hope that he can be back in full training next week,” Ancelotti said. “When we called up Neymar we didn’t only call him up for his footballing qualities, which are undoubted, but also for his experience, because he can be an example for the young players that we have in the squad.”
(Via Associated Press)
Qatar vs Switzerland FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Penalty!
Remo Freuler is chasing the ball from Breel Embolo when he is clattered by Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada. There is a long delay as the VAR checks if there was a penalty and if one of the Swiss players was offside. The check is complete and the penalty stands!
Embolo steps up to take the penalty! He holds his show waiting for Abunada to commit, which he does by leaping on his left. Embolo slots it low to the keeper's right!
Switzerland take a 1-0 lead inside 20 minutes
👁 ?
Qatar vs Switzerland FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: CHANCE!
A lively and very open first 10 minutes! Just a minute ago, Ndoye has another chance to score after a cross from the left flank finds him in front of goal. He's marked tightly by a defender but his left footed attempt flies over the crossbar!
After 10 minutes, Qatar 0-0 Switzerland
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: before the battle, plenty of mutual respect
Ahead of the Brazil vs Morocco game, there was plenty of mutual respect between both teams as witnessed at the press conferences.
“In modern football, there is no — how we say? — small-time team,” Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said. “They are definitely up to the task.”
“We all respect Brazil. Some people say it’s not the Brazil of before. Well, it’s still Brazil,” Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi. “They're passionate. They love football. They have great qualities. They really want to win this World Cup.”
Qatar vs Switzerland FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: CHANCE!
This time a chance for Switzerland as Ndoye finds himself facing the Qatar goal with only the keepr to beat. His low shot is palmed off by the keeper with his right hand! Close!
After 6 minutes, Qatar 0-0 Switzerland
Qatar vs Switzerland FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Here we go!
Just two minutes in, and Qatar have a great chance to go ahead. Edmilson Junior is put through on goal with a crisp through ball. But he cannot push the ball past the keeper!
Chances don't come any better than that at a FIFA World Cup!
Qatar vs Switzerland FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Lookback at History
Qatar and Switzerland have ponly faced off once in international football: on Nov 2018 in a friendly. Qatar won that game 1-0 with a lte goal.
Qatar vs Switzerland FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Playing XIs
As the players march out for the national anthems before kick-off in the Qatar vs Switzerland game, here is a look
Qatar XI: Abunada, Al Oui, Miguel, Khoukhi, El Amin, Gaber, Madibo, Laye, Edmilson Jr, Abdurisag, Afif.
Switzerland XI: Kobel, Elvedi, Akanji, Zakaria, Rodríguez, Xhaka, Freuler, Aebischer, Vargas, Ndoye, Embolo
Qatar vs Switzerland FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Kickoff soon in Qatar vs Switzerland
This is only Qatar’s fourth World Cup fixture following three defeats on home soil four years ago. Julen Lopetegui's team will be hoping for better this time around.
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: When Brazil last faced Qatar
History tells us Morocco knows exactly how to frustrate the giants. In their last head-to-head meeting back in March 2023, the Atlas Lions secured a historic 2-1 friendly victory over Brazil, with goals from Sofiane Boufal and Abdelhamid Sabiri neutralizing a Casemiro strike
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: It was all yellow
Some amazing scenes coming from New York where the streets have been coloured yellow by fans of the five-time world champions Brazil.
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Possible XIs
Brazil possible starting XI: Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhaes, Alex Sandro; Bruno Guimaraes, Casemiro, Lucas Paqueta; Raphinha, Matheus Cunha, Vinicius Junior
Morocco possible starting XI: Bounou; Hakimi, Riad, Diop, Belammari; El Aynaoui, Bouaddi, Ounahi; Brahim Diaz, Rahimi, Saibari
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Focus on Ancelotti
Brazil are in unchartered territory heading into the 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup, as Selecao legend Ze Roberto pointed out in a chat with FIFA.
“Brazil are going into a World Cup as never before: with a foreign coach at the helm,” Ze Roberto told FIFA. “So much has changed over the last few decades, but the biggest shift, in my view, has been in mentality.”
“Bringing in Ancelotti was unquestionably the best decision that the Brazilian FA has made in recent years,” he commented. “The modern game demands an understanding that goes beyond talent alone – something that I ascertained first-hand in Europe. When coaches are constantly changing, the squad becomes unstable.”
Carlo Ancelotti has restored belief, but can Brazil end 24-year World Cup drought?
Sandip G, The Indian Express' man on the ground for the FIFA World Cup, has written about Brazil's pursuit to end a 24-year drought to win a sixth World Cup title.
He writes:
Their previous longest wait for World Cup glory was 24 years too, and it ended on American soil too. The last time the tournament was co-hosted (by Japan and South Korea in 2002), they won it too. In 1970, they played with a front four; so have they during the reign of Carlo Ancelotti, the Italian resorted to bring the glory back to football’s spiritual home, after their worst ever qualifying campaign. He has resurrected belief and inspired faith, brought calm into a dressing room prone to volatility, but Brazil don’t arrive in New Jersey as tournament favourites
Read Sandip G's piece on Brazil
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Vinicius on Morocco
Despite there being some question marks over Morocco's credentials as the World No 7 coming into the World Cup, Brazil are not taking the side lightly.
“There is no doubt that Morocco have improved a lot,” Vinicius Júnior said. “They’re very well organised and capable of competing with anyone. The game has evolved, and Morocco are part of that.”
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Quick preview
It’s a battle between the World No 6 and the World No 7! Brazil start their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Morocco at the New Jersey Stadium. It’s a Group C clash between a veritable giant of the sport and a bonafide giant-killer in the form of Morocco after their stunning run to the World Cup semis last time around in Qatar.
In the shape of Morocco we have the surprise semi-finalists from Qatar 2022. In Brazil, we have a side that has won the World Cup five times (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002). But their last title came 24 years ago.
The two teams have had the pleasure of having each other’s company just once in a World Cup previously, way back in 1998 when Brazil prevailed.
The Atlas Lions’, who are the African champions, have won just five World Cup games. Brazil have five World Cup titles. But since 2002, Brazil have reached the semifinal once, and everyone in the world remembers that they lost 7-1 to Germany at home.
“We're here to try to change history, try to put Brazil back to where it never should have left, which is at the top,” striker Vinícius Júnior said Friday through an interpreter. “We are at the same level as the other major teams.”
Few teams inspire as much fanfare in international football among the neutrals as Brazil do.
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is not a fan of pre-tournament odds. When asked if Morocco would approach the game as underdogs, he dismissed the notion, saying: “In a match like this, in a tournament like the World Cup, there are no favourites. It’s 50-50. It’ll come down to the smallest of details, to which team are more clinical. We hope it will be us.”
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Eye on Ancelotti
Brazil keeper Alisson Becker thinks that Carlo Ancelotti, the Italian manager expected to bring Brazil a record sixth World Cup title, is under intense scrunity at the World Cup this year. Brazil are five-time World Cup champions. But they haven't won a title since 2002.
“Ancelotti's position perhaps has more pressure than being the president of the country,” the Brazil goalkeeper said.
Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: No favourites?
That's what Morocco captain thinks of today's clash: that there will be no favourites.
“In a match like this, in a tournament like the World Cup, there are no favourites,” said Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi. “It’s 50-50. It’ll come down to the smallest of details, to which team are more clinical. We hope it will be us.”
Hola
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Brazil vs Morocco game from the FIFA World Cup. But that's not all, before that game, we will also focus on the clash between Qatar and Switzerland.
Stay tuned!