Brazil and Morocco have confirmed their starting teams as both teams start their 2026 World Cup campaign at New Jerseys MetLife Stadium on Saturday.The record five-time champions are among the favourites for the title but have not lifted the trophy since 2002.The two-time African champions had their best-ever run at the 2022 edition in Qatar, reaching the semi-finals.The match is the first to take place in Group C, which continues when Haiti meet Scotland in Boston hours later (02:00 BST). Table of ContentsWorld Cup 2026: Brazil confirmed team vs MoroccoWorld Cup 2026: Morocco full line up vs BrazilWhere to watch Brazil vs Morocco: TV channel, live online streamWorld Cup 2026: Brazil vs Morocco statsWorld Cup 2026: Brazil confirmed team vs MoroccoBrazil make two changes from their 2-1 win over Egypt in Cleveland on June 6. Full-back Wesley (adductor) withdrew earlier this week and has been replaced by Roger Ibanez, with Arsenals Gabriel also coming in at the back for Leo Pereira, who moves to the bench.Defender Eder Militao (thigh), winger Willian Estevao (hamstring) and forward Rodrygo (knee) missed out on the finals through injury.Wesley was replaced in the squad by Atalanta midfielder Ederson, who is poised to join Manchester United.All-time Brazil top scorer Neymar was a surprise inclusion after barely featuring at club level over the last three years because of injuries. The Santos striker is continuing his rehabilitation on an injured left calf.Brazil starting XI: Alisson, Gabriel Magalhaes, Marquinhos, Douglas Santos, Roger Ibanez, Casemiro, Bruno Guimaraes, Lucas Paqueta, Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, Igor ThiagoBrazil substitutes: Weverton, Ederson, Alex Sandro, Danilo, Bremer, Leo Pereira, Ederson Silva, Fabinho, Danilo Santos, Matheus Cunha, Endrick, Luiz Henrique, Gabriel Martinelli, RayanWorld Cup 2026: Morocco full line up vs BrazilMorocco make one alteration from their 1-1 draw with fellow World Cup participants Norway in Harrison last Sunday, bringing in Bilal El Khannouss for Abde Ezzalzouli, who is out of the tournament.Defender Nayef Aguerd missed out on the squad with a groin injury and forward Ezzalzouli withdrew after damaging a knee in a collision with teammate Chadi Riad against Norway.Angers forward Amine Sbai and veteran centre-back or midfielder Marwane Saadane, of Saudi side Al-Fateh, replaced the duo.Morocco starting XI: Yassine Bounou, Achraf Hakimi, Noussair Mazraoui, Issa Diop, Chadi Riad, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Azzedine Ounahi, Ismael Saibari, Bilal El Khannouss, Neil El Aynaoui, Brahim DiazMorocco substitutes: Munir El Kajoui, Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti, Marwane Saadane, Zakaria El Ouahdi, Youssef Belammari, Redouane Halhal, Anass Salah Eddine, Sofyan Amrabat, Chemsdine Talbi, Samir El Mourabet, Gessime Yassine, Soufiane Rahimi, Amine Sbai, Ayoub El Kaabi, Ayoube AmaimouniWhere to watch Brazil vs Morocco: TV channel, live online streamKick-off on Saturday is at 23:00 BST (18:00 ET / 15:00 PT). In the UK, live coverage is on BBC One.Fans can stream the action on a vast range of devices through the BBC iPlayer app and BBC Sport website.World Cup 2026: Brazil vs Morocco statsBrazils 4-1 win over Italy in the 1970 final is the joint-biggest victory in a World Cup final with Pele scoring one goal and assisting two more along with Brazils 5-2 win against Sweden in 1958 and Frances 3-0 triumph over Brazil in the 1998 finalThe Selecao, Germany, Italy, and Argentina have collectively won 73% of all FIFA World Cup tournaments, claiming 16 of the 22 titlesThey are the only team to have taken part in every single World Cup since its original edition in 1930, with this their 23rd appearanceSince 1982, Brazil have topped their first-round group in every World Cup. They are also unbeaten in their last 20 opening matches at the finals, with 17 wins and three draws since a 3-1 defeat to Spain in 1934Carlo Ancelotti is at his first World Cup as head coach and is the first non-Brazilian to take charge of Brazil at the finals, although he played for Italy at the 1990 edition, taking part in three matches including the third-place game against England (2-1)That performance in 2022 by Morocco was the highest finish by any African nation in the tournament historyMidfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi was France Under-21 captain until the midfielders switch to Morocco was approved in MayReigning African Footballer of the Year Achraf Hakimi made more tackles (26) than any other player at the 2022 World Cup and recorded the second-most ground duels won (41)Born in Spain, Brahim Diaz top-scored at this years Africa Cup of Nations with five goals Before that run to the last four, Morocco had won two of their 16 matches at World Cup final tournaments Topics 2026 FIFA World Cup Achraf Hakimi Alisson Becker Brazil National Football Team Bruno Guimaraes Casemiro FIFA World Cup Gabriel Magalh�es Gabriel Martinelli Morocco National Football Team Neymar Rodrygo Vinicius Jr Vinicius Junior World Cup World Cup 2026 Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read World Cup 2026 live: Qatar vs Switzerland Breel Embolo goal gives Nati lead with penalty as referee backs VAR on very, very tight offside check Ben Miller 13th June, 2026 England recover stolen training equipment ahead of World Cup opener Mitch Fretton 13th June, 2026 World Cup 2026: Qatar vs Switzerland confirmed line-ups and full teams Mitch Fretton 13th June, 2026 Ancelotti provides Neymar update ahead of Brazils World Cup opener Mitch Fretton 13th June, 2026 Brazil v Morocco: Predicted line-ups, preview and where to watch as Group C heavyweights clash in New Jersey Jon Fisher 13th June, 2026 Haiti v Scotland: Line-ups, stats and preview as Clarkes men seek first World Cup win for 36 years Nicholas McGee 13th June, 2026
