The spotlight will be on MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA, at 2 AM UAE time on Sunday, as Morocco and Brazil gear up for their highly anticipated match in the opening round of Group C at the 2026 World Cup. This encounter is particularly intriguing, given the limited history between the two teams, having faced each other only three times before, with Brazil leading the series with two victories and Morocco securing one win.
The first official meeting between these teams occurred during the 1998 World Cup in France, where they clashed in the group stage's third round. In that match, Brazil, featuring a star-studded lineup, decisively won with a score of 3-0, thanks to goals from legends Ronaldo, Rivaldo, and Bebeto, allowing them to advance to the knockout stages. Conversely, Morocco exited the tournament despite a historic victory over Scotland in the same round.
A year prior, in October 1997, Brazil had also triumphed over Morocco in a friendly match held in Belém, Brazil, winning 2-0. However, the tides turned in March 2023, when Morocco achieved its first victory against the Seleção, winning 2-1 in a friendly match in Tangier. Goals from Sofiane Boufal and Abdelhamid Sabiri sealed the win, with Brazil’s only goal coming from Casemiro.
Entering this match, Morocco carries a wave of high spirits following their historic achievement at the Qatar 2022 World Cup, where they became the first African and Arab team to reach the semi-finals. Meanwhile, Brazil is eager to reaffirm its status as a leading contender for the title, promising an exhilarating encounter that fans won't want to miss.
As reported by albayan.ae.
