Alisson addresses Brazil doubts ahead of World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 8:20 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker expressed confidence despite doubts surrounding the team ahead of their World Cup match against Morocco on Saturday. Alisson noted that doubts could benefit the five-time champions, recalling previous tournaments where they were not favorites. Brazil’s recent form includes three consecutive friendly wins, setting the stage for their first game in Group C. Alisson, who has seen varied success in past World Cups, emphasized the importance of the team's current mindset. They will also face Haiti and Scotland in the group.
- •Alisson speaks at Brazil's World Cup base in New Jersey
- •Brazil faces Morocco on Saturday in their first group match
- •Team has won last three friendlies, including 6-2 against Panama
- •Ancelotti's arrival has transformed team atmosphere
- •Brazil won the last World Cup held in the U.S. in 1994
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Alisson unfazed by doubts over Brazil heading into World Cup
"Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker insisted Thursday that doubts about the record five-time champions could work in the team's favour at the World Cup as they prepare to get their campaign in North America up and running.They did not go into the 2002 edition in Japan and South Korea as the leading contenders, and they are not seen as the top dogs for the 2026 World Cup in North America either.
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