Brazil v Morocco: World Cup 2026 – live

Kickoff is under way in New Jersey on a sweltering evening, about 89°F with humidity near 35%. The Brazilian support far outnumbers Morocco’s in the stadium as the sides get the tournament’s first glamour fixture under way. Early on, Achraf Hakimi and Brahim Díaz have operated on Morocco’s right, while the Atlas Lions look determined to build up the left.

Bilal El Khannouss drew a foul to win Morocco’s first free kick; Brazil cleared it into the opposite half. This Group C opener also marks Carlo Ancelotti’s first World Cup on the touchline. Brazil arrive with stout centre-backs and quick dribblers but some uncertainty in midfield, at full-back and up front.

Neymar is not involved; Lucas Paquetá is charged with getting the best from Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha and Igor Thiago, with Endrick a possible bench option. Morocco come in confident after their run to the 2022 semi-finals and a strong Afcon showing.

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