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Danilo insists Brazil must 'face up to reality' after Morocco draw

Brazil defender Danilo said on Wednesday that his side must look their ⁠World Cup wobble squarely in the eye after Morocco gave Carlo Ancelotti's side a bruising reminder that famous yellow shirts and old ‌certainties do not win matches by themselves.

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Neymar takes step towards World Cup spotlight after joining Brazil training

Neymar took another careful stride ⁠out of Brazil's medical room and back towards the World Cup spotlight on Wednesday, ‌joining his teammates on the practice field for the first ‌time since the five-times champions arrived in ‌New Jersey.

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EXCLUSIVE: Aldair on Brazil's struggles, Neymar's return and Totti vs Ronaldo

The opening matches of the World Cup currently taking place across the USA, Mexico and Canada have already delivered unexpected upsets and some high-profile disappointments. To take stock of the complicated debut of Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil and the dynamics of this new World Cup format, Flashscore caught up with a true legend of international football: Aldair Nascimento dos Santos.

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Neymar back training on pitch but unlikely to be fit for Brazil's clash with Haiti

Neymar offered Brazil ⁠a flicker of World Cup encouragement on Tuesday when he trained on the ‌pitch with the national team in the United States ‌for the first time, though a return ‌against Haiti on Friday looks unlikely.

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Moroccan prodigy Ayyoub Bouaddi showcases potential on World Cup stage against Brazil

For a teenager playing his first competitive international, Ayyoub Bouaddi looked completely at ⁠home as Morocco more than matched Brazil in their opening World Cup outing on Saturday.

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Brazil vs Morocco analysis: The danger of losing possession and a lack of control

In their World Cup opener, Brazil started with the most widely used system in the world, a favourite among coaches because it is a 'simple' system to understand. In reality, it’s anything but simple: 4-4-2.

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Achraf Hakimi impressed with Morocco after draw with Brazil at World Cup

Morocco national team defender Achraf Hakimi admitted to being impressed with the performance of the North Africans during their 1-1 draw against Brazil in their first fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.

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World Cup Highlights: Brazil stumble, Scotland end win drought & Australia surprise

Brazil were the first former champions to take the field at the 2026 World Cup, but they disappointingly drew 1-1 against Morocco. The tournament’s third day also saw a historic point for Qatar, the end of a 36-year wait for Scotland, and a surprising Australia outclassing Turkey.

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Coach Ouahbi confident Morocco can exceed 2022 run after 1-1 draw with Brazil

Morocco are hungry to go beyond ⁠the semi-finals at the World Cup, coach Mohamed Ouahbi said after his side earned a 1-1 draw ‌with powerhouse Brazil in their opener on Saturday.

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Ancelotti calls on Brazil to improve after Morocco stalemate

Brazil coach Carlo ⁠Ancelotti says his team must improve after being held to a 1-1 ‌draw by Morocco in their World Cup ‌Group C opener on Saturday, acknowledging ‌an unbalanced and nervous first-half performance.

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Vinicius nets stunner as Brazil and Morocco settle for point in opener

Five-time FIFA World Cup (WC) champions Brazil had to come from behind to earn a 1-1 draw against Morocco in their Group C curtain raiser, extending their unbeaten run in WC openers to 21 games (W17, D4).

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EXCLUSIVE: Denilson backs experienced Ancelotti to lead Brazil to World Cup glory

Speaking to Flashscore, former Brazil midfielder Denilson analysed the new era led by Carlo Ancelotti, expressing confidence in the Italian coach's work and highlighting the importance of a strong start against Morocco in a competition where, as he reminded us, "there's no room for mistakes."

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EXCLUSIVE: Pato hails Ancelotti as 'best in the world', calls Brazil contenders

In an interview given to Flashscore just hours before Brazil open their World Cup campaign, Alexandre Pato named Brazil as one of the main contenders for the title. For the former Brazilian striker, the arrival of Carlo Ancelotti is a decisive added value: "He has won everything, he's the best in the world."

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EXCLUSIVE: Haiti's Jean-Kevin Duverne on reaching the World Cup, facing Brazil and more

Haiti have waited 52 years to return to the World Cup. And it's Jean-Kevin Duverne, central defender for the Rouge et Bleu, who sums up better than anyone what this qualification means - for him, for his family, for an entire nation.

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Carlo Ancelotti labels 'great team' Morocco toughest opponent in World Cup group

Brazil national team head coach Carlo Ancelotti has praised Morocco as one of the toughest teams his side will face during the group stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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EXCLUSIVE: Grafite backs Endrick to shine at World Cup, 'confident' Brazil can reach final

The Brazilian national team play their World Cup opener on Saturday, against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Under the command of Carlo Ancelotti, the Brazil squad will take to the field surrounded by an atmosphere that combines huge expectations from the fans with a hint of outside scepticism.

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Real Madrid star Brahim Diaz to fulfil childhood dream with Morocco at World Cup

He chose Morocco when Spain was reaching out to him. He led the Atlas Lions to glory in the Africa Cup of Nations. Now, Brahim Diaz has only one thing on his mind: to write the next chapter of the story at a World Cup, starting at the MetLife Stadium, against Brazil, under the eyes of the whole world.

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World Cup LIVE: Australia put in fine defensive display to see off Turkey in Group D

After a thrilling opening two days at the World Cup, where each host nation got their tournaments up and running, day three promises more drama with further Group B action plus the small matter of five-time champions Brazil in late-night play.

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Carlo Ancelotti confirms Neymar is out of Brazil's World Cup opener with Morocco

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Neymar won't be fit to face Morocco in their World Cup opener on Saturday (June 13).

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Morocco coach & Hakimi confident they can start World Cup with result against Brazil

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi and star man Achraf Hakimi spoke to the press on the eve of the match with Brazil, showing optimism not only for the match but also for the entire tournament.

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Morocco defender Nayef Aguerd explains exit ahead of World Cup opener

Morocco national team defender Nayef Aguerd has revealed his decision to exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad ahead of the North African's opening fixture against Brazil at New York New Jersey Stadium on Saturday, June 13th.

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Martinelli's Arsenal future in doubt as clubs wait on price tag, Flashscore reveals

Gabriel Martinelli’s future at Arsenal is under scrutiny, with the Brazilian winger a leading candidate to be sacrificed as the club look to reshape their attack.

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'We are ready', says Brazil goalkeeper Alisson ahead of crunch clash with Morocco

Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker said on Thursday that ⁠his country were not among the favourites to win the World Cup but added that there was no advantage in ‌being tipped to lift the trophy and he remained confident of his side's ‌chances.

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Morocco forced into two injury changes ahead of World Cup opener with Brazil

Morocco have been hit by the loss of two starters to injury, ⁠with Nayef Aguerd and Abde Ezzalzouli replaced in their World Cup squad.