Brazil and Morocco will open their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C campaigns on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at New York New Jersey Stadium.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 6 p. m.
ET and will be broadcast on FOX and the FOX Sports App.
Both teams are ranked inside the top 10 of the FIFA world rankings, making this the only group stage match featuring two such sides.
Brazil, a five-time World Cup champion, won its fourth title in the United States in 1994.
Team Form and Key Absences
Brazil qualified for the tournament by finishing fifth in the South American qualifying table. The expanded format allowed direct entry, avoiding intercontinental playoffs.
The Seleção enter the match after friendly wins over Croatia, Panama, and Egypt.
Brazil will be without all-time leading scorer Neymar Jr., who remains unavailable. The squad includes Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha, Igor Thiago, and Endrick.
Morocco finished fourth at the 2022 World Cup, defeating Belgium and Portugal.
The Atlas Lions secured their 2026 spot by winning CAF Group E with two matchdays to spare.
They recently beat Burundi and Madagascar 9-0 on aggregate and drew 1-1 with Norway.
Morocco is undefeated in its last five international matches. Key offensive players include Ayoub El Kaabi and Soufiane Rahimi.
FOX Sports Research noted that Brazil is still finding form under new manager Carlo Ancelotti, while Morocco's recent run suggests a tight contest.
The analysis predicted a draw between the two sides.
