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The "Canarinha" have played their opening Group C match, drawing 1-1 with Morocco. Meanwhile, Messi's Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in Group J, with the 38-year-old winger netting a hat-trick. "I was thinking we could sign Messi to play for Brazil," joked Lula da Silva.
However, he added that Brazil's draw was "nothing to make a big deal out of," as Morocco is the toughest opponent in their group. "They say that whenever Brazil is heavily doubted, they win the World Cup. We'll see," the president was quoted by AFP.
Brazil will face Haiti in their next match and conclude their group stage against Scotland. Their upcoming fixture at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia is scheduled for Saturday night at 2:30 AM CEST.
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- Full Schedule
- Complete Results
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- News from the 2026 FIFA World Cup
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