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Brazil prepares for FIFA World Cup opener against Morocco

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 8:45 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Brazil prepares for FIFA World Cup opener against Morocco

Summary

Brazil’s national soccer team is set to debut in the FIFA World Cup against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on June 13 at 7 p.m. (Brasília time). Manager Carlo Ancelotti has made several lineup changes, including starting Éderson due to an injury to Wesley. Neymar will not play, remaining on the bench. Morocco's coach Mohamed Ouahbi faces challenges with injuries to key players Nayef Aguerd and Abde Ezzalzouli, although Mazraoui has recovered from a shoulder issue.

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•Brazil faces Morocco in World Cup opener on June 13.
•Éderson called up to replace injured Wesley.
•Ibañez and Douglas Santos named starting full-backs.
•Morocco coach Ouahbi confronts injuries to key starters.
•Neymar remains on Brazil's bench and will not play.

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It’s time!The Brazil national team is LINEUPED UP for its FIFA World Cup debut.It will face Morocco from 7 p.m. (Brasília time) this Saturday (13).The match is valid for the opening round of Group ...
— Yahoo Sports

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