Rabat — The Brazilian national team’s head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has confirmed the composition of the final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He has also outlined the starting lineup for the opening match against Morocco, which is set to take place on June 13, 2026, at the New York/New Jersey Stadium. This match will mark Morocco’s entry into the group stage and Brazil’s opening encounter of the tournament.
Ancelotti, speaking at a press conference before a friendly match against Croatia, emphasized the importance of the upcoming game. “We’ve assessed players I wasn’t previously familiar with. Today, we have a very clear idea.
I already have the starting lineup for the first match against Morocco at the World Cup, as well as the final squad, “he stated. The friendlies against France and Croatia served as a platform to test the official lineup, particularly in light of the many injuries affecting the team.
Looking forward to the tournament, Ancelotti is optimistic about Brazil’s chances. “We are on the right track and have a very clear idea of what we want to achieve. I’m sure the result matters, but for us, the most important result is that of the first match in the World Cup, “he commented. Brazil and Morocco are pitted against each other in Group D, alongside Scotland and Haiti, with Brazil aiming for dominance and Morocco hoping to capitalize on their success from the 2022 World Cup.
Source: moroccoworldnews
