Brazil's lineup features Douglas Santos and Igor Thiago against Morocco

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Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Brazil's lineup features Douglas Santos and Igor Thiago against Morocco
Summary

Brazil faces Morocco in its opening match of the World Cup group stage today, absent star Neymar, who is expected to return next week. Douglas Santos starts at left-back, while Igor Thiago has been chosen over Matheus Cunha. Morocco's lineup includes key players like Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saibari. As the match unfolds, both teams aim to start the tournament on a strong note.

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  • Neymar is unavailable for Brazil's opening match.
  • Douglas Santos and Igor Thiago are in Brazil's starting eleven.
  • Achraf Hakimi is a key player in Morocco's lineup.
  • The match is part of the World Cup group stage.
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The clash between Brazil and Morocco is by far one of the most high-profile matches of the entire World Cup group stage.Brazil will still have to do without Neymar in their opening match. The supersta...

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