Morocco Faces Brazil in World Cup Opener with Confidence
Morocco is set to face Brazil in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, scheduled for 22:00 GMT. This match marks Morocco's return to the World Cup after their historic run in Qatar 2022, where they became the first African nation to reach the semi-finals.
Head coach Moham Ouahbi expressed confidence in his squad despite injuries to key players Abd Ezzalzouli and Nayef Aguerd. He emphasized the positive atmosphere within the camp and the team's readiness to challenge Brazil, a historically successful football nation.
Captain Achraf Hakimi acknowledged the quality of Brazilian player Vinicius Junior and highlighted Morocco's belief in their capabilities. The team aims to start the tournament strongly and build momentum, focusing on their first match while maintaining the principles that led to their previous success.
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