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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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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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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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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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EXCLUSIVE: Vahid Halilhodzic on managerial career and 'nightmare' with Morocco

Four national teams qualified for the World Cup, experiences on three continents, and wounds that never fully healed: Vahid Halilhodzic spoke candidly to Flashscore in this exclusive interview about his fascinating and wide-ranging career.

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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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'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.

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Netherlands vs Morocco headlines best potential last-32 clashes at 2026 World Cup

With the 2026 World Cup set to get underway in Mexico City as co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa, all the focus is on the group stages for now. However, before you know it, the groups will be over and the knockouts will take centre stage. So what are the potential last-32 clashes that stand out?

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Morocco left waiting on Ezzalzouli's fitness ahead of World Cup opener versus Brazil

Morocco winger Abde Ezzalzouli has undergone tests on his injured knee to determine if he will be fit for his team's World Cup opener against Brazil, a source close to the matter told AFP on Monday.

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Mazraoui and Ezzalzouli injury concerns for Morocco ahead of World Cup opener

Morocco are concerned about injuries ⁠to starters Abdessamad Ezzalzouli and Noussair Mazraoui, who could be forced out ‌of their opening game at the World Cup against ‌Brazil on Sunday.

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Odegaard scores late equaliser as Norway salvage draw against Morocco

Martin Odegaard’s late equaliser secured a 1-1 draw for Norway against fellow FIFA World Cup dark horses Morocco in both teams’ final warm-up friendly in New Jersey, denying the Atlas Lions a fourth successive victory.

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Yassine Bounou says Morocco’s sense of belief key for World Cup campaign

Morocco national team goalkeeper Yassine Bounou ('Bono') has said the quality of players in their squad will inspire them when they start their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on Sunday, June 14th.

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EXCLUSIVE: Lazaar slams 'fake man' Benítez and modern football, targets Morocco return

Bluntness is one of the qualities that makes Achraf Lazaar a rare breed in the hypocritical world of modern football. "I don't like football today, it's a world full of fake people," he tells Flashscore exclusively, on the eve of his return to the pitch.