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Brazil opens World Cup campaign against Morocco amid qualification struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 7:50 AM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Brazil opens World Cup campaign against Morocco amid qualification struggles

Summary

Brazil begins its World Cup journey today against Morocco in Group C. The team enters with tempered expectations following a challenging qualification campaign in which they finished fifth in CONMEBOL, losing a third of their matches. Coach Carlo Ancelotti, recently appointed, hopes to rejuvenate the squad, which features stars like Alisson, Vinicius Junior, and Neymar, though concerns persist about the team's depth. Today's match is crucial for Brazil, who have not achieved World Cup success in 24 years.

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•Brazil faces Morocco in its opening World Cup match today.
•The team finished fifth in CONMEBOL qualification.
•Carlo Ancelotti is the new head coach.
•Brazil has not won the World Cup since 2002.
•This match is part of a tough Group C including Haiti and Scotland.

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7:50 AMYahoo Sports — Brazil begin World Cup bid under tempered hopes, as Morocco test opens Group C

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Brazil begin their World Cup campaign this evening with expectations tempered from a torrid qualification campaign.The South Americans are the only ever-present participators in World Cup history, but...
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