Brazil faces Morocco on June 13 in World Cup group stage opener

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Brazil faces Morocco on June 13 in World Cup group stage opener
Summary

Brazil's national soccer team will play their opening match of the 2026 World Cup against Morocco on June 13. The game is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Under new coach Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil enters the tournament aiming for their sixth World Cup title after a lengthy wait since 2002. The group stage features Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti alongside Brazil, escalating the pressure on star players like Vinicius Junior and Neymar.

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  • Brazil's match against Morocco is on June 13 at MetLife Stadium.
  • The match kicks off at 6 p.m. ET.
  • Brazil's group includes Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti.
  • Carlo Ancelotti is the new head coach for Brazil.
  • Brazil has not won the World Cup since 2002.
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Argentina's World Cup schedule: When Lionel Messi and Co. play their next match as the defending champions look to reach the knockout rounds and advance from Group J.

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Brazil's World Cup schedule: The next match for Vinicius Junior and Neymar as they attempt to progress from Group C.

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