Ancelotti Makes History as Brazil Face Rising Morocco
This heavyweight Group C opener sees Brazil looking to maintain a 44-year group-stage record against a Morocco side that reached the semi-finals in 2022.
Brazil enter the 2026 World Cup under significant pressure to reclaim the trophy, with Carlo Ancelotti making history as the first foreign coach to lead the Seleção at a FIFA World Cup. Brazil are aiming to extend an incredible streak of topping their first-round group in every tournament since 1982. Marquinhos has already highlighted the immense pressure on the squad as they look to secure an early advantage in a group containing Scotland and Haiti.
Morocco arrive as a nation on the rise following their historic run in Qatar four years ago. The Atlas Lions were the only African team to win all eight of their qualifying matches for this edition, showcasing a level of consistency and technical proficiency that matches the world’s elite. Having finished their recent warm-up fixtures unbeaten, including a 4-0 win over Madagascar and a 5-0 thrashing of Burundi, they carry significant momentum into this clash.
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