Brazil faces Morocco on June 13 in World Cup group stage opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Brazil next World Cup match: Fixture schedule, start time, draw bracket as Selecao face Morocco
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Argentina next World Cup match: Fixture schedule, start time, draw bracket as La Albiceleste face Algeria
"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.
"Brazil's World Cup schedule: The next match for Vinicius Junior and Neymar as they attempt to progress from Group C.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 12:00 PMBrazil next World Cup match: Fixture schedule, start time, draw bracket as Selecao face Morocco
Brazil's World Cup schedule: The next match for Vinicius Junior and Neymar as they attempt to progress from Group C.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 12:00 PMArgentina next World Cup match: Fixture schedule, start time, draw bracket as La Albiceleste face Algeria
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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