Brazil vs Morocco LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 scores, team news, commentary and match updates

For Morocco, Brahim Díaz has been directly involved in three goals across his last five appearances, scoring twice and providing one assist, including the opening goal against Norway.

Vinícius Júnior enters the tournament in strong form, having registered three goal contributions in his last three appearances for club and country, scoring twice and providing one assist. Two of his last three international goals have opened the scoring.

Players to Watch ahead of Brazil vs Morocco

Brazil are unbeaten in their last 20 FIFA World Cup opening matches, recording 17 wins and three draws.

There have been an average of 1.5 goals per game after the 75th minute across Brazil’s last four matches.

Morocco have kept a first-half clean sheet in each of their last 24 matches.

The Atlas Lions have never won their opening match at a FIFA World Cup, drawing three and losing three.

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Brazil have won two of the previous three meetings between the nations, including a victory during the 1998 FIFA World Cup group stage.

Morocco, however, won the most recent encounter, defeating Brazil 2-1 in an international friendly in 2023.

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Brazil enter the tournament as one of the favourites under Carlo Ancelotti, but the Italian coach has already described Morocco as the toughest opponent his side will face during the group stage. The Atlas Lions, meanwhile, will be aiming to make an early statement and begin their campaign with a positive result against one of world football’s traditional powerhouses.

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Group C at the 2026 FIFA World Cup takes centre stage tonight as five-time champions Brazil face Morocco in a blockbuster opening-round clash at MetLife Stadium.