Brazil vs Morocco – Free World Cup 2026 Prediction – June 13, 2026

Brazil return to the World Cup, and Morocco are no longer outsiders

Among the standout fixtures on day one, this is probably one of the most intriguing. On one side, Brazil and their five stars, arriving in the United States with Carlo Ancelotti in charge as they try to end a wait that stretches back to 2002. On the other, Morocco, who no longer need to shock anyone after their run to the semi-finals in Qatar. The Atlas Lions have changed status. Four years ago, nobody expected them to reach the last four. Now, simply getting out of the group would feel like a letdown. That is how far this side has come.

For Brazil, this is already a first real examination. For Morocco, it is the perfect chance to show that their 2022 run was no fluke.

Brazil begin a new chapter with Ancelotti

This is not quite a revolution, but it is close. For the first time, the Selecao have handed the keys to a foreign coach. Carlo Ancelotti arrives with a stack of trophies and one clear mission: bring the World Cup back to a country that is starting to get tired of waiting. The qualifying campaign was not always convincing. Brazil were up and down, and a few doubts crept in. But recent matches have been sharper, and the squad still looks formidable.

Even without the injured Neymar, there is no shortage of options. Vinicius Junior and Raphinha should be the main attacking threats, while Alisson, Marquinhos and Bruno Guimaraes bring the sort of big-match experience Brazil need. Talent has never been the issue. The real question, for more than 20 years now, is whether this team can finally turn that talent into a world title.

Morocco want to prove 2022 was no miracle

The semi-finals in Qatar changed plenty. They changed how Moroccan football is viewed, and they changed the expectations around this generation too. These days, the Atlas Lions arrive at major tournaments under a different kind of pressure. They are no longer the surprise guests. They are expected to deliver.

Even with Walid Regragui gone a few months before the tournament, the transition has been smooth enough. Mohamed Ouahbi has taken over the group and the results remain strong. With Achraf Hakimi as captain, Sofyan Amrabat in midfield and an increasingly influential Brahim Diaz, Morocco have enough quality to stand toe to toe with anyone. The Brazilians already know this side can cause them problems. Their 2023 friendly defeat is still fresh in the memory. And while the Atlas Lions will not go in as favourites on Saturday, nobody would be shocked if they turn up and make life awkward again.

Probable line-ups:

Brazil: Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Sandro; Casemiro, Guimaraes; Raphinha, Paqueta, Vinicius Jr; Cunha

Morocco: Bounou; Hakimi, Diop, Riad, Mazraoui; Amrabat, El Aynaoui, Ounahi; Diaz, Saibari, El Khannouss

2026 World Cup prediction : Brazil vs Morocco

Both teams to score

Brazil are rightly favourites, but this feels more like a proper test than a comfortable opener. The Selecao have serious attacking quality and should create chances, especially with Vinicius Junior’s movement and Raphinha’s technique. But Morocco have shown over the last few years that they can go toe to toe with the biggest names. The Atlas Lions have enough weapons to hurt the Brazilian defence, especially with several of their attacking leaders arriving in good form. Tournament openers often make teams cautious, but the individual quality on both sides points to spells of open football. In that context, both teams finding the net at least once looks the most likely outcome for this Group C opener.

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