Prediction: Brazil vs Morocco - FIFA World Cup 2026

Brazil and Morocco face off at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Saturday evening as the two countries open their campaigns at the 2026 World Cup. The Seleção will want to start with a strong result in Group C, while Morocco will want to prove their historic semi-final journey was not a one-off.

Verdict: Brazil is going to win.
Best Score: 4/6
Bookmaker: 1xbet

BrazilBrazil enters the World Cup with familiar expectations and new faces on the touchline. Carlo Ancelotti is now the coach of the Seleção, and his first big task is to take one of the most talented squads of the tournament deep into the knockout rounds. The five-time world champions won 2–1 against Egypt in their final preparation match, with goals from Bruno Guimarães and Andrić. It was not a perfect performance, but it was a useful final test before the tournament began, especially against a disciplined opponent.

Brazil's attack is the biggest source of options. Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, Andrique, Matias Cunha, Gabriel Martinelli, Luiz Henrique and Igor Thiago provide Ancelotti with variety in the final third. Brazil can attack through pace, combination play, direct dribbling or penalty box movement, making them very difficult to control for 90 minutes.### Brazil Team News
Brazil have strong goalkeeping options, including Alisson, Ederson and Waverton. Alisson is most likely to be the first choice, but if Ancelotti decides to make a switch, Ederson is also an amazing goalkeeper.

In defence, Brazil can rely on Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhaes, Bremmer, Danilo, Alex Sandro, Douglas Santos, Roger Ibanez and Leo Pereyra. Brazil's biggest challenge will be the full-back position at this World Cup, where they have a mix of players in their prime and inexperienced players from the domestic league.

Morocco

Morocco is entering this World Cup with a very different level of prestige. Their semi-final reach in Qatar has changed expectations of the team, and the Atlas Lions will now be judged as a serious team and not a dangerous outsider.Morocco ended their warm-up program with a 1–1 draw against Norway. Brahim Diaz gave Morocco an early lead with a powerful strike from the edge of the box, but Norway came out strongly in the second half, and Martin Odegaard eventually equalised.

Key factors to consider Brazil vs Morocco

• Brazil beat Egypt 2-1 in their final preparation match.
• Morocco drew 1-1 against Norway.
  *This is the first Group C match for both the teams in the 2026 World Cup.
• Brazil's attacking depth is strong, including Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, Andrique, Gabriel Martinelli and Matias Cunha.
• Morocco are experienced and have strong defensive players like Yassin Bounou, Achraf Hakimi, Nusser Mazraoui, and Nayef Aguerde.

conclusionMorocco can make this match difficult for Brazil. He has tournament experience, a strong defensive base, and enough technical quality to create dangerous moments if Brazil leaves transfer space. Still, Brazil appears to be in better position for a win. Ancelotti has better depth, more individual match-winners, and enough midfield control to keep Morocco under pressure for long periods.

Verdict: Brazil is going to win.
Best Score: 4/6
Bookmaker: 1xbet