Morocco’s Ismael Saibari scores his team’s first goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C match against Brazil at New York New Jersey Stadium. | Photo credit: Getty Images via AFP
Morocco’s Ismael Saibari scores his team’s first goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C match against Brazil at New York New Jersey Stadium. | Photo credit: Getty Images via AFP
Five-time champions Brazil face a fierce opening test in Group C against 2022 semi-finalists Morocco in New Jersey. Here you will find everything you need to know.
Nearly thirty years after Ronaldo and Rivaldo defeated the Atlas Lions in France ’98, Morocco meet Brazil on even terms in a huge tactical battle. As Carlo Ancelotti makes his World Cup debut with the Seleção, Achraf Hakimi and a fearless Morocco team see off a historic upset at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

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