It is often said the World Cup does not start until Brazil make their entrance so there will be plenty of interest as the five-time champions take on Morocco in New Jersey tonight.Carlo Ancelottis side endured a disappointing qualification campaign but still advanced to maintain their record of having played in every edition of the global showpiece. Recommended offer Review Bet �10 Get �30 in Free Bets Get Offer 18+GambleAware.orgFor New Customers. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply. They could have asked for an easier opening as they face African champions Morocco at MetLife Stadium.The Atlas Lions are seventh in the world rankings, just one place behind Brazil, and reached the semi-finals in Qatar four years ago.Table of ContentsWhere to watch Brazil v Morocco: TV and online streamsStats for Brazil v MoroccoResponsible GamblingWhere to watch Brazil v Morocco: TV and online streamsBrazil versus Morocco kicks off on Saturday night at 11pm UK time. You can watch it on BBC 1 and stream via the iPlayer.ClickHEREfor a full World Cup TV guideStats for Brazil v MoroccoBrazil are the only team to have taken part in every single World Cup since its original editionin 1930 this will be their 23rd appearance. They have won the World Cup more than any other team (five) and have the best win rate in the tournaments history (67% 76 wins in 114 matches).Brazils last World Cup triumph came in 2002. Since then, they have gone five consecutive tournaments without lifting the trophy; its their joint-longest run without winning the tournament along with 1930 1954 and 1974 1990.Brazil have topped their first round group in every World Cup edition since 1982. They are also unbeaten in their last 20 World Cup opening matches, with 17 wins and three draws their last defeat in an opener came in 1934, against Spain (1-3).Brazils fifth-place finish in Conmebol qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, with an average of just 1.3 goals per game (24 goals in 18 matches), marks their worst performance since the qualification format was introduced 30 years ago.Moroccos fourth-place in 2022 marked the highest finish by an African nation in World Cup history They kept four clean sheets, more than across their previous 16 matches in the competition (three).Morocco were the only team in CAF qualifying to win all of their 202 World Cup qualifiers finishing with eight wins from eight games.Mohamed Ouahbi will be Moroccos head coach at the 2026 World Cup, replacing Walid Regragui; he led the U20 side at the 2025 U20 World Cup, beating Argentina 2-0 in the final in Santiago, Chile.Responsible GamblingGambling should always be approached as entertainment, not as a way to generate income. If you ever feel that gambling is becoming a problem, there are several organisations you can contact for free, confidential support.National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133 (free, 8 am to midnight, 7 days a week)GamCare:www.gamcare.org.ukGambleAware:gambleaware.orgGamStop:www.gamstop.co.uk(free self-exclusion service)Tools available through bet365 include deposit limits, session time reminders, loss limits, self-exclusion and Reality Checks. These can be accessed via the Safer Gambling section of your account at any time. 18+ only. Please gamble responsibly. Topics Brazil National Football Team Morocco National Football Team 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: Brazil vs Morocco confirmed teams and full line ups, TV channel, live online stream and stats with Alisson, Gabriel, Vinicius Junior and Raphinha among starters Ben Miller 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 World Cup 2026: Full list of confirmed teams, fixtures, groups and results Ben Miller 13th June, 2026 Neymar: World Cup 2026 playing schedule, fixtures, results, kick off times, confirmed injury news updates, full Brazil squad Ben Miller 12th June, 2026 Expect nothing from Neymar! His World Cup inclusion is an act of self-preservation from savvy Brazil boss Ancelotti Jon Fisher 10th June, 2026
