Brazil vs. Morocco: World Cup 2026 Kickoff, Kickoff Time, TV, and Lineups

Brazil and Morocco are set to kick off their 2026 World Cup journey in Group C, with their opening match taking place in New Jersey.

Brazil enters this new World Cup cycle under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti. The team is in a period of reconstruction but has secured three consecutive victories leading up to the tournament. Meanwhile, Morocco, a highly competitive African team, aims to replicate its historic fourth-place finish from the 2022 World Cup. The Moroccan squad boasts an impressive 29-game unbeaten streak, with their last loss occurring last year. Their journey also includes a 3-0 win awarded after a controversial ruling in the Africa Cup of Nations.

The match, officiated by Slovenia's Slavko Vinčić with Germany's Bastian Dankert overseeing VAR, will be broadcast on various platforms. The probable formations suggest Brazil will field Alisson in goal, with Danilo, Marquinhos, Bremer, and Douglas Santos in defense. The midfield will likely consist of Casemiro, Bruno Guimaraes, and Lucas Paquetá, supporting forwards Vinicius, Endrick, and Raphinha. Morocco's lineup is expected to feature Bono in goal, protected by Hakimi, Diop, Riad, and Mazraoui. The midfield could include Amrabat, El Aynaoui, and Ounahi, with Brahim Díaz, Saibari, and Rahimi leading the attack.