Brazil - Morocco / 2026 FIFA World Cup

Follow the LIVE broadcast of the Brazil vs. Morocco match in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on ŠPORT.sk! The match, also broadcast live on JOJ Šport, kicks off at midnight.

New Jersey is set to become the epicenter of world football from Saturday night into Sunday morning. At the iconic MetLife Stadium, two giants will kick off their Group C campaign, with the venue holding deep historical significance for five-time world champions Brazil. It was on American soil in 1994 that the "Canarinho" ended their long, 24-year wait for the most coveted trophy. History poses a rhetorical question: is this destiny, as the South Americans face the same quarter-century golden drought ahead of this year's tournament?

However, the current Seleção is entering a new era. Experienced Italian tactician Carlo Ancelotti will take the helm, marking his World Cup debut as Brazil's coach. Although his squad didn't shine in the challenging South American qualifiers, finishing a modest fifth, their pre-tournament form commands respect. The team boasts a three-match winning streak with a dominant 11:4 goal difference.

Yet, the seasoned manager must contend with two significant blows to his lineup. Iconic Neymar will miss the match due to a calf injury, and muscle problems have definitively sidelined right-back Wesley. The burden of offensive responsibility will thus fall primarily on the shoulders of winger Vinícius Júnior, complemented on the opposite flank by the agile Raphinha.

On the other side of the pitch stands Morocco, the reigning champions of the African continent. However, the North African nation underwent a massive shake-up before the tournament. Just under a hundred days before the World Cup's opening whistle, successful coach Walid Regragui surprisingly resigned, with Mohamed Ouahbi hastily taking over. The Moroccans possess incredible playing strength, evidenced by the fact that since the beginning of 2023, they have suffered only two defeats in 45 matches.

However, their warm-up match against Norway (1:1) proved disastrous. Not only did the Scandinavians deny them a victory, but Morocco's injury list grew with key center-back Nayef Aguerd and dynamic winger Abde Ezzalzouli, both of whom will miss the tournament due to injuries.

To make matters worse, the medical team is racing against time with defender Noussair Mazraoui, who is hampered by a shoulder injury. Ouahbi will therefore have to rely unconditionally on two leaders – star captain Achraf Hakimi and Real Madrid playmaker Brahim Díaz, who has been delivering fantastic performances for the national team.

Although their last encounter in 2023 saw Morocco clinch a narrow 2-1 victory, the current cards are dealt differently. The weakened and largely untested defensive line of the African team will face enormous pressure from Brazil's stars. Ancelotti's tactical prowess and the offensive form of his attacking players should lead to success.