Brazil faces Morocco in Group C opener Saturday night

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Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Brazil faces Morocco in Group C opener Saturday night
Summary

Brazil and Morocco are set to meet at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Saturday night, June 13, at 6 PM ET. Both teams are looking to make a statement in their opening match. Brazil, under head coach Carlo Ancelotti, has made significant improvements over the last year, with Neymar expected to play despite injury concerns. Morocco, meanwhile, will be without key players Nayef Aguerd and Abde Ezzalzouli, heightening the pressure on the team as they look to build on their successful 2022 World Cup run.

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  • Match scheduled for Saturday, June 13, at 6 PM ET.
  • Neymar is part of Brazil's squad despite injury concerns.
  • Morocco missing key players Nayef Aguerd and Abde Ezzalzouli.
  • Both teams looking to assert dominance in Group C.
  • Match held at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey/New York.
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One of the best games of the group stage takes place in the opening game of Group C.

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