Brazil vs Morocco: World Cup 2026 Group C Preview — June 13, 2026
Brazil face Morocco in World Cup 2026 Group C at MetLife Stadium on June 13 (6 PM ET / 22:00 UTC). Ancelotti's Brazil — featuring Vinicius Jr, Endrick, and Neymar — open their campaign against Morocco, the 2022 semi-finalists now led by new coach Mohamed Ouahbi. Brazil are without Rodrygo and Estevão (injuries). This is Brazil's first step toward a record-extending sixth World Cup title.
FIFA World Cup 2026 — Group C · June 13, 2026
🏟 Venue
MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford, NJ
⏰ Kickoff
6 PM ET
22:00 UTC / 11 PM BST
📺 TV
Fox / Telemundo
ITV1 (UK, free)
World Cup 2026 Group C — Standings Ahead of Brazil vs Morocco
| Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇷 Brazil (Opening match tonight) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco (Opening match tonight) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🏴 Scotland (vs Haiti tonight (9 PM ET)) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇭🇹 Haiti (vs Scotland tonight) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group C standings before Matchday 1. All four teams are yet to play. Top 2 advance to Round of 32.
Brazil Team News — Carlo Ancelotti's Biggest Selection Questions
Carlo Ancelotti's appointment as Brazil coach in 2025 was one of the most talked-about moves in world football. The Italian, who won two Champions League titles and La Liga with Real Madrid, now faces his biggest challenge yet: delivering Brazil's first World Cup title since 2002 on American soil.
Available
Injured / Absent
Rodrygo (Real Madrid)
Injury — did not travel. Major blow to Brazil's wide attack depth.
Estevão (Chelsea)
Injury — did not travel. The 18-year-old was expected to be a breakthrough star.
Impact: Without Rodrygo and Estevão, Brazil's wide options are thinner. Matheus Cunha (Manchester United) and Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) provide depth but neither starts ahead of Raphinha or Vinicius Jr.
Brazil Predicted Starting XI (4-2-3-1)
GK: Ederson (Man City)
RB: Danilo · CB: Marquinhos · CB: Gabriel Magalhães · LB: Guilherme Arana
CM: Casemiro · CM: Lucas Paquetá
RW: Raphinha · AM: Neymar · LW: Vinicius Jr
ST: Endrick
Predicted lineup only — Ancelotti may switch to 4-3-3 with Neymar and Endrick sharing attacking duties.
Morocco Team News — Ouahbi's Atlas Lions Without Key Defenders
Morocco arrive at World Cup 2026 in unusual circumstances. Walid Regragui, the coach who masterminded Morocco's historic 2022 run to the semi-finals (beating Belgium, Spain, and Portugal along the way), departed in March 2026. His replacement, Mohamed Ouahbi, is just 34 years old — but brings the credibility of winning the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup with Morocco's youth team.
Morocco Key Players Available
Morocco Injured — Both Miss WC
Nayef Aguerd (West Ham/Crystal Palace)
Groin injury — ruled out of entire tournament. Morocco's first-choice CB leader is absent.
Abde Ezzalzouli (Osasuna)
Knee injury — missing the tournament. The winger was a key attacking outlet in qualifying.
Morocco Predicted Starting XI (4-1-4-1)
GK: Yassine Bounou
RB: Achraf Hakimi · CB: Romain Saïss · CB: Noussair Mazraoui · LB: Yahia Attiyat Allah
DM: Sofyan Amrabat
RM: Bilal El Khannouss · CM: Ismael Saibari · LM: Brahim Diaz
SS: Hakim Ziyech
ST: Youssef En-Nesyri
Morocco may also line up in a flexible 3-4-3 with Hakimi as a wing-back — Ouahbi used this system with U-20s in 2025.
3 Key Battles That Will Decide Brazil vs Morocco
Vinicius Jr vs Achraf Hakimi — The La Liga Duel
This is the marquee individual battle. Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid) and Achraf Hakimi (PSG, formerly Inter Milan and Real Madrid) are both La Liga royalty who know each other well. Vinicius operating on the left wing will directly face Hakimi at right-back for Morocco. Vinicius averaged 1.4 dribbles per 90 in La Liga 2024-25; Hakimi averaged 1.2 defensive recoveries per 90. It is the biggest individual matchup of the entire Group C.
Morocco's High Block vs Brazil's Positional Play
Ancelotti's Brazil will look to build from the back with Casemiro and Paquetá controlling the tempo. Morocco, who famously defended deep and counter-attacked in 2022, are expected to set up in a mid-low block and look for transitions through Hakimi on the right and Brahim Diaz in the #10 space. Brazil must break Morocco down in a similar way to how Portugal eventually did in Qatar (6-1 in the quarterfinals — though Morocco had eliminated Spain before that).
Morocco's New Defensive Unit vs Endrick
Without Nayef Aguerd (their best CB, out injured), Morocco's centre-back partnership is untested at this level. Romain Saïss (aged 35) leads by experience but Noussair Mazraoui will likely shift from LB to CB. Endrick (Real Madrid, 20 years old) is devastatingly quick and powerful in tight spaces — he scored on his Real Madrid debut in 2024 and has 15+ goals in all competitions. A Saïss vs Endrick battle at pace could be the deciding factor.
Brazil vs Morocco Prediction — Can the Atlas Lions Cause Another Upset?
Brazil are strong favourites and rightly so — they carry the firepower of Vinicius Jr, Raphinha, Endrick, and Neymar, all playing in Europe's top leagues. Carlo Ancelotti's tactical flexibility means Brazil can adapt to whatever Morocco offer. However, Morocco have a World Cup pedigree that demands respect. Their 2022 campaign — beating Belgium, Spain, and Portugal consecutively — was not a fluke. It was a product of supreme tactical organisation, outstanding goalkeeping from Bounou, and the pace of Hakimi in transition.
The key variables: (1) Brazil's left-flank dominance via Vinicius Jr is their most potent weapon and Morocco's best chance of stopping the game entirely; (2) Morocco's new coach Ouahbi needs to assert tactical identity after just 3 months in the job — a tall order vs one of the world's best attacking units; (3) The MetLife crowd is expected to be heavily pro-Brazil given the large Brazilian diaspora in New Jersey/New York.
Prediction: Brazil 2-0 Morocco
Brazil to win with a professional performance. Vinicius Jr likely to score or assist. Morocco will defend well in the first half but Brazil's quality will tell in the second. Without Aguerd at centre-back, Morocco's defensive solidity is less reliable than in 2022. If Morocco can keep it 0-0 at half-time, a different story becomes possible.
How to Watch Brazil vs Morocco — All Countries
| Country | Channel (Free) | Stream | Kickoff (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 USA | Fox (English) | Fox Sports App / Fubo | 6:00 PM ET |
| 🇬🇧 UK | ITV1 (free-to-air) | ITVX (free) | 11:00 PM BST |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | Globo | Globoplay | 7:00 PM BRT |
| 🇫🇷 France | TF1 / M6 | TF1+ | Midnight CEST |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | TVE La 1 (possible) | RTVEPlay | Midnight CEST |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | CTV / TSN | TSN Direct | 6:00 PM ET |
| 🌍 Elsewhere | FIFA+ (some regions) | VPN → UK/Globo | Varies |
Can't access a local broadcast? A VPN lets you stream via the UK (ITVX, free) or Brazil (Globoplay) →
FAQ — Brazil vs Morocco, World Cup 2026
What time does Brazil vs Morocco kick off on June 13, 2026?
Brazil vs Morocco kicks off at 6 PM ET (22:00 UTC / 11 PM BST / 11 PM CET) on Saturday June 13, 2026. The match is played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey — the same venue that will host the 2026 World Cup Final on July 19.
What channel is Brazil vs Morocco on in the USA?
In the USA, Brazil vs Morocco is broadcast on Fox Sports and Telemundo (Spanish). You can also stream it via Fox Sports app, Fubo TV, or Sling TV. The Fox Sports broadcast starts approximately 30 minutes before kickoff with pre-match coverage.
What channel is Brazil vs Morocco on in the UK?
In the UK, Brazil vs Morocco is broadcast on ITV1 (free-to-air). You can also stream it free via ITVX. Kickoff is at 11 PM BST on Saturday June 13. ITV holds the free-to-air rights for multiple 2026 World Cup matches alongside the BBC.
Which group are Brazil and Morocco in at World Cup 2026?
Brazil and Morocco are both in Group C at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Group C also includes Scotland and Haiti. The four teams play their group stage matches at venues in the northeastern United States. Brazil are the group favourites, with Morocco seen as the main contenders for second place ahead of Scotland.
Who is Brazil's coach at World Cup 2026?
Brazil's coach at the 2026 World Cup is Carlo Ancelotti, the legendary Italian manager who won La Liga and the Champions League with Real Madrid. Ancelotti was appointed in 2025 after leaving Real Madrid. He leads Brazil in their quest for a record-extending sixth World Cup title.
Who is Morocco's coach at World Cup 2026?
Morocco's coach at World Cup 2026 is Mohamed Ouahbi. Ouahbi replaced Walid Regragui in March 2026 — just months before the tournament. At just 34 years old, Ouahbi is one of the youngest head coaches at this World Cup. He guided Morocco's U-20 team to the FIFA U-20 World Cup title in 2025.
What is Brazil's World Cup 2026 predicted lineup?
Brazil's expected starting lineup (4-2-3-1): GK: Ederson; RB: Danilo, CB: Marquinhos, CB: Gabriel Magalhães, LB: Guilherme Arana; CM: Casemiro, CM: Lucas Paquetá; AM: Raphinha, AM: Neymar (or Matheus Cunha), AM: Vinicius Jr; ST: Endrick. Note: Rodrygo and Estevão are both injured and do not travel to the tournament.
Can Morocco beat Brazil at World Cup 2026?
Morocco absolutely have the capacity to beat Brazil — they proved their giant-killing ability at Qatar 2022, eliminating Spain and Portugal on their way to the semi-finals. Under new coach Mohamed Ouahbi, Morocco have rebuilt with young talent. Achraf Hakimi (PSG), Brahim Diaz, and Ismael Saibari make them a real threat. Brazil are without Rodrygo and Estevão, which weakens the attack. A Morocco upset is entirely possible.
Derniere mise a jour :
Sources: ESPN, Fox Sports, Al Jazeera Sports, Sports Mole, FourFourTwo, CBS Sports, FIFA.com, Goal.com. Squad and injury information confirmed via multiple pre-tournament sources.
Match preview accurate as of June 13, 2026. Kickoff 22:00 UTC.