FIFA World Cup 2026: The buzz of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is getting strong with each day passing. While co-hosts the United States and Mexico kicked off their campaigns with victories, fellow host nation Canada also avoided defeat by playing out a draw in its first game. Attention now shifts to the competition's first Sunday, which features several high-profile matches.
Brazil's record in World Cup
Brazil have won five World Cups in their entire history, with the last title coming in 2002, the selecao would look to lift it again in the 2026 edition. The Carlo Ancelotti's side will kick-off their campaign with a game against Morocco.
Morocco's performance in 2022 FIFA World Cup
Morocco saw a historic campaign at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where they finished fourth and became the first African side to reach the semi-finals of the tournament. The Atlas Lions surprised Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in the quarter-finals to book their place in the last four before getting knocked out by France. This time, Morocco will look to recreate their historic campaign with another incredible finish.
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Brazil's record against Morocco
Brazil and Morocco have played against each other only once in the history of the FIFA World Cup, with the Selecao emerging victorious with a 3-0 score line in the 1986 edition of the tournament. However, when the two sides locked horns against each other during a friendly game in 2023, Morocco won by 2-1.
Big update on Neymar
In a series of interesting events, Brazil will miss their icon player Neymar Jr. for the opening match of their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign. Neymar is currently trying to recover from a calf muscle injury. However, there is a possibility that he could come back in action for Brazil's second group-stage fixture. His absence in the opening game could be a big blow for the five-time world champions.
Match timings in India?
The much-anticipated game between Brazil and Morocco will start at 3:30 AM IST on Sunday. The Group C clash will be played at the New Jersey Stadium in New York, United States.
When and where to watch Brazil vs Morocco Live in India?
The football community in India can watch the live telecast of the Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 game on the Unite 8 Sports Channel. The match will also be available for live streaming on the Zee5 app and website.