World Cup 2026: Morocco hold press conference before Brazil opener

Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi is scheduled to hold a press conference on Friday evening as the team build up to their opening match of the 2026 World Cup group stage against Brazil.

The media briefing will focus on the highly anticipated fixture, which marks the start of Morocco’s campaign in the tournament.

Ouahbi will be joined by national team captain Achraf Hakimi, who is also expected to speak to journalists and provide insight into the team’s preparations ahead of the encounter.

Hakimi will answer questions on both the upcoming match and the squad’s readiness for the competition.

The press conference is set to begin at 8:30 p.m., offering the first official media engagement ahead of one of the most closely watched fixtures of the opening round.

Morocco face Brazil on Saturday at 11:00 p.m. in their first Group Stage match of the tournament. The game will be played at MetLife Stadium, where both sides will begin their pursuit of progression in the competition.

Attention has been building around the fixture due to the stature of both teams, with Morocco aiming to make a strong start against one of the tournament favourites.

The press conference is expected to provide further clarity on team selection, tactical preparation, and the overall mood within the Moroccan camp ahead of the high-profile encounter.