Group C’s Opening Fixture Sees Five-Time Winners Brazil Face 2022 Semi-Finalists Morocco
New York/New Jersey Stadium, USA | 2026 World Cup Group C | Saturday, June 13 | 11pm BST
Ahead of Saturday night’s eagerly anticipated clash, BetVictor News, we deliver the in-depth Brazil vs Morocco preview – including the score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, latest odds, the best betting angles and more.
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Brazil Vs Morocco Preview
It’s hard to imagine that it’s been 24 years since Brazil last lifted the World Cup trophy. The closest they have come since their fine 2002 win came on home turf in 2014. And a certain German demolition in the semi’s paid end to those hopes.
The horror of that 7-1 thrashing still lingers but Saturday marks a new era under wily old boss Carlos Ancelotti on the grandest of football stages. The iconic Italian gaffer knows just how vital it will be to get off to a winning start. And the Brazil vs Morocco odds imply Ancelotti will claim all three points on the East Coast.
As far as the Atlas Lions go, they have the genuine potential to be one of the 2026 World Cup dark horses. A theory of which the Samba Stars will be more than aware of. Having beaten Portugal and Spain in the knockouts in Qatar, it took a world class France team to halt the 2026 AFCON winners in the last four.
Brazil Vs Morocco H2H Record
The Brazil vs Morocco H2H record is fairly scarce but there have been some interesting results of note. Of the three previous meetings, Brazil have two wins compared to Morocco’s one. Interestingly, the Atlas Lions beat the Selecao as recently as 2023.
Which is something to consider when it comes to World Cup betting on BetVictor’s Brazil vs Morocco betting markets. In the only World Cup meeting, the South Americans cruised to a 3-0 group stage win at France ’98.
Brazil vs Morocco H2H Record:
- Morocco 2-1 Brazil (2023 – friendly)
- Brazil 3-0 Morocco (1998 – World Cup)
- Brazil 2-0 Morocco (1997 – friendly)
Brazil Vs Morocco Team News
On the injury front, leading goalscorer Neymar isn’t expected to feature and Roma wing-back Wesley will miss the tournament altogether. He was replaced by Ederson – who is closing in on a move to Manchester United. One of Matheus Cunha, Endrick or Igor Thiago will start up front.
Elsewhere, the usual suspects such as Vini Jr, Alisson, Gabriel and Bruno Guimaraes will all start. So to will Barcelona superstar Raphinha.
Meanwhile, Morocco will have to make do without Nayef Aguerd and winger Abde Ezzalzouli in North America. They have been replaced by Marwane Saadane and Amine Sbai. Captain Achraf Hakimi and Brahim Diaz will start in New Jersey.
Brazil’s last six in all comps:
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Morocco’s last six in all comps:
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Brazil Vs Morocco Predicted Lineups
Brazil predicted lineup:
Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Sandro; Casemiro, Guimaraes; Raphinha, Paqueta, Vinicius Jr; Cunha
Morocco predicted lineup:
Bounou; Hakimi, Diop, Riad, Mazraoui; Amrabat, El Aynaoui, Ounahi; Diaz, Saibari, El Khannouss
Brazil Vs Morocco TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
Brazil vs Morocco is available to watch live in the UK on BBC One. Streaming is also available on BBCiPlayer and on the BBC Sport website. Followers can also tune in via BBC Radio 5 Live.
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Brazil Vs Morocco Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- This will be just the second-ever competitive match between Brazil and Morocco
- Brazil World Cup stats – the Selecao haven’t lost in their last 20 opening games, winning 17
- Morocco have never won an opening World Cup game
Top Betting Angles for Brazil vs Morocco
Over 2.5 goals: Landed during the 2023 friendly clash and last World Cup encounter. Online at 21/20.
BTTS (Yes): Has come in during three of Morocco’s last five, and five out of Brazil’s last five. Available at 1/1.
Anytime goalscorers: Vini Jr (17/10), Raphinha (19/10), Igor Thiago (19/10), Matheus Cunha (21/10) and Brahim Diaz (4/1) all offer potential.
Brazil Vs Morocco Prediction
Although the Morocco World Cup stats improved dramatically after their Qatar exploits – beating Portugal and Spain on the way to the semis – tackling the five-time winners and their abundance of attacking superstars will likely prove a hurdle to hard to navigate.
However, we feel the Brazilians won’t have it all there own way. The Atlas Lions will be one of the most organised and competitive teams on display in North America. Therefore, we are backing Selecao to come out on top in a tight encounter.
Prediction: Brazil 2-1 Morocco (7/1)
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Any betting decisions should be made responsibly and there are no guarantees when it comes to match outcomes. All odds correct as of 11:30am June, 12, 2026.
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