Brazil and Morocco Lineups: Igor Thiago Spearheads Seleção Attack

Five-time world champions Brazil kick off their World Cup campaign against Morocco in Group C, which also features Haiti and Scotland. The match will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the same venue that will host the final on July 19.

Brazil enters the tournament with the confidence of their five world titles and a perfect record of participating in every World Cup. The "Seleção" are always favorites, but this time the pressure is even greater under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti. On the other side is Morocco – the team that made history in Qatar 2022 by becoming the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final. This marks the "Atlas Lions'" seventh appearance in the finals, and they have already proven they fear no opponent.

Carlo Ancelotti has opted for Igor Thiago to lead the attack. The Brentford striker debuted for the national team in March and has only four caps, but he enjoyed a very strong season in the Premier League. Real Madrid and Barcelona stars Vinicius Junior and Raphinha will support him in attack. Behind them, Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, and Lucas Paquetá will anchor the midfield.