FIFA World Cup 2026
Brazil vs Morocco is a Group C match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match takes place at New York/New Jersey Stadium and starts at 00:00 Netherlands time on Sunday 14 June.
Match overview
Brazil vs Morocco is one of the standout early fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage. Brazil brings one of the most decorated World Cup histories in football, while Morocco arrives after its historic 2022 run to the semifinals.
The match has extra interest because Brazil and Morocco have met before at the World Cup. Brazil won 3–0 in the 1998 group stage, while Morocco’s most recent meeting with Brazil was a 2–1 friendly win in 2023.
Group C
Brazil enters the tournament with the weight of five World Cup titles and one of football’s strongest global reputations. Expectations are always high when Brazil starts a World Cup campaign.
Morocco made history in 2022 by becoming the first African nation to reach a men’s World Cup semifinal. That run changed expectations around Morocco on the global stage.
Group C also includes Haiti and Scotland. With Brazil and Morocco both expected to be strong contenders, this first match could shape the group from the opening round.
Why this match matters
Brazil carries a long World Cup legacy and will expect to compete deep into the tournament. A strong opening performance would immediately set the tone for its Group C campaign.
Morocco, however, is no longer just an underdog story. After the 2022 semifinal run, this fixture is a serious test between two teams with very different football histories but real tournament ambitions.
Lineups and team news
The official starting lineups for Brazil vs Morocco will only be confirmed closer to kickoff. Any predicted lineups, injuries or tactical previews should be checked again on match day before being used.
For now, the stable information is the fixture itself: Brazil vs Morocco, Group C, Sunday 14 June, 00:00 Netherlands time.
Previous meetings
Brazil and Morocco met in the 1998 World Cup group stage. Brazil won that match 3–0 on the way to reaching the final of the tournament.
Their most recent meeting was a 2023 friendly, where Morocco beat Brazil 2–1. It was Morocco’s first win over Brazil.
The 2026 World Cup meeting gives both teams a fresh competitive setting, this time in Group C at New York/New Jersey Stadium.
What to watch
Brazil matches often bring attention to attacking quality, technical ability and individual creativity. Morocco’s recent World Cup identity has been built around organisation, intensity, transitions and defensive discipline.
The key question is whether Brazil can control the match and create enough clear chances, or whether Morocco can frustrate the game and turn transition moments into danger.
Watch at Sherlock Pub
Sherlock Pub will show Brazil vs Morocco live in The Hague. For groups, reserving ahead is recommended.