Brazil and Morocco collide on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, in what is effectively the Group C title decider on opening day. The five-time world champions face the 2022 semi-finalists in a fixture that will go a long way toward defining who tops the group and earns a more favourable knockout route.
In this blog you will find everything you need to know about how to watch and stream Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 live, along with team news, squad lists, kick-off times, broadcast details, and a full tactical preview.
Key Details
- Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
- Kick-off Time: 6:00 PM EDT / 11:00 PM BST / 8:00 AM AEST (Sunday)
- Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA
- Where to Watch: FS1 / Telemundo (USA) | BBC One / BBC iPlayer (UK) | SBS (Australia) | Zee5 (India) | beIN Sports (Morocco) | Globo / CazéTV (Brazil)
Where to Watch Brazil vs. Morocco Football World Cup Match?
Brazil vs Morocco is available on FS1 and Telemundo in the United States, with BBC One and BBC iPlayer providing free-to-air coverage across the UK. SBS carries the match live and free in Australia, while Zee5 covers the fixture in India.
Brazilian fans have several free options including Grupo Globo on television and the full free stream on CazéTV via YouTube. Moroccan viewers can access coverage through state broadcasters 2M and SNRT free of charge, with beIN Sports providing additional subscriber coverage.
FIFA Plus offers limited highlights and coverage for fans in regions with no domestic broadcaster deal. Always check your local rights holder before connecting to an international stream.
How to Watch Brazil vs. Morocco with a VPN
If Brazil vs Morocco is unavailable in your region, a VPN unlocks free access to BBC iPlayer, which broadcasts the match live for free in the UK. BBC iPlayer is geoblocked outside the United Kingdom, so a VPN is needed to access it from abroad.
Follow these steps to watch for free:
- Sign up for PureVPN and install the app on your device.
- Connect to a UK server to obtain a British IP address.
- Visit BBC iPlayer and sign in or create a free account.
- Search for the Brazil vs Morocco World Cup match and start streaming live.
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Brazil vs. Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 Team News
Brazil Team News
Carlo Ancelotti, the 66-year-old Italian, took over as Brazil head coach in May 2025 after leaving Real Madrid. He is the first non-Brazilian manager to lead the Selecao at a World Cup and arrives having won every major domestic honour across Europe’s top five leagues.
Brazil topped the CONMEBOL qualifying campaign with the best attack in South America, recording dominant wins throughout the process. Pre-tournament friendlies produced wins over Panama and Egypt, giving Ancelotti a positive base of form heading into the opener.
The biggest story surrounding Brazil is Neymar. The all-time record scorer, who holds 79 international goals, picked up a grade two right calf strain while playing for Santos on May 17. He did not travel with the squad to Cleveland for the Egypt friendly, instead remaining in New Jersey for rehabilitation. The CBF confirmed on June 9 that his MRI showed good progress within expected parameters, but his availability for the Morocco opener remained uncertain. Ancelotti confirmed Neymar would not start against Morocco, with the second group game against Haiti on June 19 the new target for a return.
Ederson Silva was called into the squad as a late replacement for defender Wesley, who suffered an injury days before the tournament. Gabriel Magalhaes required rest after an exhausting Champions League final campaign with Arsenal, with Leo Pereira stepping in during the Egypt friendly. The regular defensive pairing of Marquinhos and Gabriel Magalhaes is expected to anchor the back four against Morocco.
Alisson Becker is fit and expected to start in goal after recovering from injury concerns earlier in 2026. Casemiro and Bruno Guimaraes form the expected midfield base, while Vinicius Junior and Raphinha provide the attacking impetus from wide positions.
Morocco Team News
Mohamed Ouahbi took charge of Morocco in March 2026 after Walid Regragui stepped down. Ouahbi is 49 years old and spent most of his career with youth setups at Anderlecht before moving to the Morocco U-20 role in 2022 and being promoted to the U-23 position. He guided Morocco’s Under-20 side to the World Cup title in 2025, becoming only the second African youth coach to achieve that feat.
Morocco dominated African qualifying for this tournament, finishing top of their group and conceding only two goals while scoring 22. Warm-up results included a 5-0 demolition of Madagascar on June 2 and a win over Kosovo. The final warm-up against Norway on June 7 ended with a positive result, though Mazraoui picked up a shoulder knock that left him as a fitness doubt.
The biggest selection news was the omission of Youssef En-Nesyri, who scored the semi-final winner against Portugal in Qatar 2022. Ouahbi opted for a more technical, attack-minded squad built around Brahim Diaz and the dynamic midfield core from the 2022 generation.
Late injury blows hit Morocco hard. Nayef Aguerd was ruled out of the entire tournament, removing Morocco’s most experienced centre-back from the competition. Abde Ezzalzouli suffered a knee ligament injury in pre-tournament preparation and was also ruled out for the duration. Marwane Saadane of Al Fateh and Amine Sbai of Angers were called in as replacements, but they are largely unknown quantities at this level.
Captain Achraf Hakimi is fit and ready to lead from right-back. Brahim Diaz arrives in strong form after scoring five goals in five games at the 2025 AFCON, including a goal against Norway in the final warm-up. Sofyan Amrabat is expected to anchor the midfield as Morocco set up to contain Brazil’s attacking quality.
Brazil World Cup 2026 Squad
- Goalkeepers: Alisson Becker, Ederson, Weverton
- Defenders: Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhaes, Bremer, Alex Sandro, Danilo, Douglas Santos, Roger Ibanez, Leo Pereira, Ederson Silva
- Midfielders: Casemiro, Bruno Guimaraes, Lucas Paqueta, Fabinho, Danilo Santos
- Forwards: Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, Matheus Cunha, Gabriel Martinelli, Neymar, Endrick, Igor Thiago, Luiz Henrique, Rayan
Morocco World Cup 2026 Squad
- Goalkeepers: Yassine Bounou, Munir El Kajoui, Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti
- Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Noussair Mazraoui, Nayef Aguerd, Chadi Riad, Issa Diop, Redouane Halhal, Youssef Belammari, Anass Salah-Eddine, Zakaria El Ouahdi
- Midfielders: Sofyan Amrabat, Azzedine Ounahi, Bilal El Khannouss, Ismael Saibari, Neil El Aynaoui, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Samir El Mourabet
- Forwards: Brahim Diaz, Ayoub El Kaabi, Soufiane Rahimi, Chemsdine Talbi, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, Yassine Gessime, Ayoube Amaimouni
Brazil vs. Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Preview
Brazil and Morocco meet at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on June 13, a venue that will also host the World Cup final on July 19. Their only previous World Cup meeting came at France 1998, where Brazil won 3-0 with goals from Ronaldo Nazario, Rivaldo, and Bebeto. Their most recent encounter, a 2023 friendly, ended in a 2-1 Moroccan victory.
Brazil arrive as heavy favourites but without the full picture of their strongest squad. Neymar is absent for the opener, Rodrygo and Eder Militao were ruled out with injuries before the tournament began, and Estevao of Chelsea also missed out through injury. Ancelotti’s side still carry extraordinary attacking firepower through Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, Matheus Cunha, and Endrick, and their qualifying record underlines their status as genuine contenders for a sixth title.
Morocco bring their 2022 blueprint of disciplined defending, elite pressing, and devastating counterattacking into this fixture. The late losses of Aguerd and Ezzalzouli have weakened their defensive and attacking depth, and the change of manager four months before the tournament introduces a layer of uncertainty around team shape and set-piece organisation. However, the core spine from Qatar 2022 remains: Bounou in goal, Hakimi at right-back, Amrabat in midfield, and Diaz driving forward.
Tactical Outlook: Brazil are expected to deploy a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 with Vinicius Junior on the left and Raphinha on the right, cutting inside onto their stronger feet. The key individual battle is Vinicius Junior against Hakimi at right-back, a clash of two world class players that will define the shape of the game. Morocco will likely sit in a compact 4-2-3-1 block, pressing high in short bursts before retreating into a defensive shape designed to absorb Brazilian pressure and hit on the counter through Brahim Diaz’s movement in the half spaces.
Brazil will dominate possession and look to exploit the central gaps left by Ounahi and Amrabat pushing wide. Moroccan set pieces, a consistent strength under Regragui and maintained under Ouahbi, could be a route to a goal against a Brazilian side that has shown defensive vulnerability at corners. The match effectively decides the Group C top spot, with both teams expected to progress, making the first game high stakes for the more favourable knockout bracket position.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| June 13 | Qatar vs. Switzerland | San Francisco |
| June 13 | Brazil vs. Morocco | New York/NJ |
| June 14 | Haiti vs. Scotland | Boston |
| June 14 | Germany vs. Curaçao | Houston |
| June 14 | Netherlands vs. Japan | Dallas |
| June 14 | Côte d’Ivoire vs. Ecuador | Philadelphia |
| June 15 | Spain vs. Cabo Verde | Atlanta |
| June 15 | Belgium vs. Egypt | Seattle |
| June 15 | Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay | Miami |
| June 16 | France vs. Senegal | New York/NJ |
| June 16 | Iraq vs. Norway | Boston |
| June 17 | Portugal vs. Congo DR | Houston |
| June 17 | England vs. Croatia | Dallas |
| June 19 | Scotland vs. Morocco | Boston |
| June 20 | Brazil vs. Haiti | Philadelphia |
| June 24 | Scotland vs. Brazil | Miami |
| June 24 | Morocco vs. Haiti | Atlanta |
FIFA World Cup 2026: The Biggest Football Tournament in History
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be the most ambitious and expansive edition of football’s grandest stage. The 23rd edition of the tournament will be held from June 11 to July 19, jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
For the first time ever, three nations are co-hosting the World Cup; a milestone that reflects both the scale of the event and the growing global footprint of the beautiful game.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Format Explained: 48 Nations, 104 Matches
An expanded World Cup will feature 48 teams, 16 more than in Qatar 2022, and take place across three host nations for the first time. This expansion fundamentally changes the tournament’s structure.
The competition now consists of 12 groups of four teams, with each team playing three matches in their respective groups. The top two teams from each group and the eight best third-placed teams across the tournament will advance to the knockout Round of 32.
With 32 teams advancing, the knockout stage now includes a Round of 32, a Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final, meaning there will be 104 matches in total, 40 more than in Qatar. As a result, the 2026 World Cup will last 39 days instead of the roughly 32 days of previous tournaments.
16 Host Cities Across 3 Nations in FIFA World Cup 2026
There will be 16 host cities in total, with 11 in the United States, three in Mexico, and two in Canada.
The cities where these games will take place include Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; Monterrey, Mexico City, and Guadalajara in Mexico; and San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Boston, Philadelphia, Miami, and New York/New Jersey in the United States.
The opening match is especially historic. The tournament kicks off at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, where Mexico will face South Africa, making it one of the most iconic venues in World Cup history, and the first stadium to host games at three different men’s World Cups.
The final is set for an equally iconic setting. The final is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, which has been rebranded as New York New Jersey Stadium for the event in order to comply with FIFA’s corporate name policy.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed the 2026 World Cup final will have a half-time show. Coldplay will be involved in putting together the event at MetLife Stadium, in a move inspired by the NFL’s Super Bowl.
The Stars to Watch in FIFA World Cup 2026
The 2026 World Cup features a massive mix of established superstars and next-generation talent. Here are the names central to the tournament conversation:
Established Legends
- Lionel Messi — Argentina’s captain, widely expected to play his final World Cup
- Cristiano Ronaldo — Portugal’s all-time icon, also likely bowing out on the biggest stage
Elite Europeans
- Kylian Mbappé — France’s generational superstar and title favourite
- Erling Haaland — Norway’s goal machine making his World Cup debut
- Jude Bellingham — England’s midfield engine and creative force
- Jamal Musiala — Germany’s technically gifted young star
- Lamine Yamal — Spain’s teenage sensation
- Harry Kane — England’s all-time top scorer hunting major honours
South American Powerhouses
- Vinícius Júnior — Brazil’s electric winger and Ballon d’Or contender
- Federico Valverde — Uruguay’s tireless and technically brilliant midfielder
North American Heroes
- Alphonso Davies — Canada’s captain and fan favourite on home soil
- Christian Pulisic — The face of US soccer playing in front of a home crowd
African Star
- Mohamed Salah — Egypt’s legendary forward bringing vast club experience to the global stage
For Messi and Ronaldo, this will likely be their final World Cups, giving the tournament an unmistakably emotional dimension as two of the greatest players in football history bow out on the grandest stage.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Host Stadiums
| Stadium Name | Host City | Location | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Stadium | Toronto | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | 45,000 |
| BC Place Vancouver | Vancouver | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | 54,000 |
| Estadio Azteca | Mexico City | Mexico City, Mexico | 83,000 |
| Estadio Guadalajara | Guadalajara | Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico | 48,000 |
| Estadio Monterrey | Monterrey | Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico | 53,500 |
| Atlanta Stadium | Atlanta | Atlanta, Georgia, USA | 75,000 |
| Boston Stadium | Boston | Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA | 65,000 |
| Dallas Stadium | Dallas | Arlington, Texas, USA | 94,000 |
| NRG Stadium | Houston | Houston, Texas, USA | 72,000 |
| Kansas City Stadium | Kansas City | Kansas City, Missouri, USA | 73,000 |
| Los Angeles Stadium | Los Angeles | Inglewood, California, USA | 70,000 |
| Miami Stadium | Miami | Miami Gardens, Florida, USA | 65,000 |
| MetLife Stadium | New York/New Jersey | East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA | 82,500 |
| Philadelphia Stadium | Philadelphia | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA | 69,000 |
| San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi’s Stadium) | San Francisco Bay Area | Santa Clara, California, USA | 71,000 |
| Seattle Stadium | Seattle | Seattle, Washington, USA | 69,000 |
Prize Money and Commercial Scale for FIFA World Cup 2026
The prize money for the 2026 World Cup was confirmed at a FIFA Council meeting in Doha. The prize fund is up 50 per cent on that of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and each team also receives $1.5m to cover preparation costs, meaning every team is guaranteed at least $10.5m.
The United States last hosted the men’s World Cup in 1994, and that tournament still holds the record as the most attended World Cup with 3.6 million fans. But that record will certainly be shattered in 2026 with fans entering turnstiles in three countries.
FIFA World Cup 2026 official broadcasters
Here’s a list of the official broadcasters for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2026 in different countries across the world.
| Country/Region | Broadcaster(s) |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | ATN |
| Albania | TV Klan |
| Algeria | ENTV |
| Andorra | RTVE, M6, Mediapro/DAZN |
| Angola | Z Sports |
| Argentina | Telefe, TV Pública, TyC Sports |
| Armenia | Fast Sports |
| Aruba | Telearuba |
| Australia | SBS |
| Austria | ORF, ServusTV, Magenta Sport |
| Azerbaijan | İTV |
| Bangladesh | TBA |
| Belize | Nexgen |
| Belgium | VRT, RTBF |
| Bolivia | Red Uno, Unitel, Entel, Tigo Sports |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Arena Sport |
| Brazil | Grupo Globo, CazéTV, SBT/N Sports |
| Brunei | TBA |
| Bulgaria | BNT |
| Cambodia | Hang Meas |
| Canada | Bell Media |
| Caribbean | Rush Sports |
| Chile | Chilevisión |
| China | CCTV, Migu, Xiaohongshu |
| Colombia | Caracol, RCN, Win Sports |
| Costa Rica | Teletica, Tigo Sports |
| Croatia | HRT |
| Curaçao | Nos Pais Television |
| Cyprus | Sigma TV |
| Czechia | ČT, TV Nova |
| Denmark | DR, TV2 |
| Dominican Republic | CDN 37, Pio Deportes |
| Ecuador | Teleamazonas |
| El Salvador | TCS, Tigo Sports |
| Estonia | TV3 Estonia, ERR |
| Ethiopia | Hagerie TV |
| Fiji | FBC |
| Finland | Yle, MTV3 |
| France (Metropolitan) | M6, beIN Sports |
| France (Ultramarine) | Antenne Réunion, La 1ère |
| Georgia | Setanta Sports, Rustavi 2 |
| Germany | ARD, ZDF, Magenta Sport |
| Ghana | ChannelOne TV |
| Greece | ERT |
| Guatemala | Albavisión, Tigo Sports |
| Haiti | TNH |
| Honduras | Televicentro, Tigo Sports |
| Hong Kong | PCCW |
| Hungary | MTVA |
| Iceland | RÚV |
| India | Unite8 Sports (Zee) |
| Indonesia | TVRI, FolaPlay, Telkomsel |
| Ireland | RTÉ |
| Israel | KAN, Charlton |
| Italy | RAI, DAZN |
| Ivory Coast | RTI, NCI |
| Jamaica | TVJ |
| Japan | NHK, Nippon TV, Fuji TV, DAZN |
| Kazakhstan | QAZTRK |
| Kenya | Azam TV |
| Kosovo | RTK, TV Vala, Arena Sport |
| Kyrgyzstan | KTRK, Beeline Ukmush TV |
| Laos | TBA |
| Latvia | TV3 Latvia |
| Liechtenstein | SRG SSR |
| Lithuania | TV3 Lithuania |
| Luxembourg | RTBF, M6, ARD, ZDF |
| Macau | TDM |
| Malawi | Azam TV |
| Malaysia | RTM, Unifi TV |
| Maldives | ICE Networks |
| Malta | Television Malta |
| Mauritius | MBC |
| Mexico | TelevisaUnivision, TV Azteca |
| MENA | beIN Sports |
| Mongolia | EduTV, National Television, Suld TV, MNB, Mobihome VOO |
| Montenegro | RTCG, Arena Sport |
| Morocco | SNRT |
| Mozambique | Miramar, Z Sports |
| Myanmar | TBA |
| Nepal | Himalaya Sports, Dgo |
| Netherlands | NOS |
| New Zealand | TVNZ |
| Nicaragua | Grupo Ratensa, Tigo Sports |
| North Macedonia | Arena Sport |
| Norway | NRK, TV2 |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Tapmad |
| Panama | RPC/COS, TVN Media, Tigo Sports |
| Paraguay | Trece, GEN TV |
| Peru | América Televisión |
| Philippines | Aleph Arena, TAP DMV, Cignal PPV |
| Poland | TVP |
| Portugal | Sport TV, RTP, SIC, TVI, LiveModeTV |
| Romania | Antena |
| Russia | Match TV |
| Rwanda | Azam TV |
| Saint Lucia | Winners Sports TV |
| San Marino | RAI, DAZN |
| Senegal | RTS |
| Serbia | PTC, Arena Sport |
| Singapore | Mediacorp |
| Slovakia | RTVS, TV JOJ |
| Slovenia | RTV SLO, Arena Sport |
| South Africa | SABC, SportyTV |
| South America | DSports, Disney+ |
| South Korea | JTBC, KBS, NAVER Sports, CHZZK |
| Spain | RTVE, Mediapro/DAZN |
| Sri Lanka | TBA |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | New World TV, SuperSport |
| Suriname | STVS, ATV |
| Sweden | SVT, TV4 |
| Switzerland | SRG SSR |
| Taiwan | ELTA, EBC, TTV |
| Tajikistan | Varzish TV |
| Tanzania | Azam TV |
| Thailand | TBA |
| Timor-Leste | RTTL, ETO |
| Turkey | TRT |
| Turkmenistan | Quest Sports Media |
| Uganda | Azam TV |
| Ukraine | MEGOGO |
| United Kingdom | STV (Central & Northern Scotland), BBC, ITV |
| United States | Fox Sports (English), Telemundo (Spanish) |
| Uruguay | Canal 5, Antel TV |
| Uzbekistan | Zo’r TV |
| Vanuatu | VBTC |
| Venezuela | Televen |
| Vietnam | VTV |
| Zambia | Azam TV |
| Zimbabwe | Azam TV |
2026 FIFA World Cup: A Tournament for the Ages
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is more than a football tournament, it is a cultural event spanning an entire continent. The tournament is expected to be the largest World Cup ever by both attendance and scale, and is also expected to expand the reach of football across North America.
With legendary players potentially playing their last World Cups, host nations hungry for glory, and a brand-new format delivering more football than ever before, the summer of 2026 promises to be utterly unforgettable for fans around the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brazil vs Morocco kicks off at 6:00 PM EDT on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. That is 11:00 PM BST for UK viewers and 8:00 AM AEST on Sunday for Australian fans.
Both teams are in Group C alongside Scotland and Haiti. Brazil are widely expected to top the group, while Morocco’s 2022 pedigree makes them the second most likely side to advance from the group.v
Morocco have not won an opening match in their six previous World Cup appearances, recording three draws and three defeats in those fixtures. They enter this tournament looking to break that record against the heaviest opposition possible.
Neymar has been confirmed unavailable for Brazil’s opener against Morocco after sustaining a grade two right calf strain on May 17. The CBF confirmed he is recovering on schedule, with the second group game against Haiti on June 19 as the new target date for his return.
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