Brazil, Without Neymar, Debuts Against Morocco in World Cup 2026

Brazil kicks off its 2026 World Cup campaign against Morocco on Saturday, June 13, in a highly anticipated Group C opener. The match will take place at the MetLife Stadium, officially designated as such by FIFA for the tournament.

Brazil, the most decorated nation in World Cup history with five titles, aims to reclaim its status as a global football powerhouse. The team, which has not won the World Cup since 2002, features a more experienced generation of players following their quarterfinal exit in Qatar 2022. Despite the absence of star Neymar, who is still recovering from injury, Brazil boasts significant offensive talent, including Vinícius Jr., Raphinha, and young prospect Endrick.

Morocco, a surprise semifinalist in the 2022 World Cup and the first African team to reach that stage, seeks to confirm its recent growth. The squad combines seasoned players with emerging talents like Achraf Hakimi, Brahim Díaz, and Yassine Bono. As the reigning African champion, Morocco intends to solidify its position among the world's elite footballing nations.

Brazil's projected starting lineup includes Alisson in goal, with Ibañez, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, and Douglas Santos in defense. The midfield features Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, and Lucas Paquetá, supporting forwards Raphinha, Igor Thiago, and Vinícius Jr. Morocco's expected lineup features Bono in goal, a defense of Hakimi, Issa Diop, Chadi Riad, and Noussair Mazraoui, a midfield of Ayoub Bouaddi, Azzedine Ounahi, and Neil El Aynaoui, and an attack led by Brahim Díaz.

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