Brazil vs Morocco 2026 World Cup: Date, Kickoff Time, Venue, Odds, Prediction & How to Watch
Brazil and Morocco will open Group C in one of the most exciting early clashes at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Five-time world champions Brazil, now managed by Carlo Ancelotti, bring immense attacking talent and a deep squad featuring stars like Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, and a strong midfield. Morocco, the surprise semi-finalists from Qatar 2022, remain one of Africa’s strongest sides with disciplined organization, defensive solidity, and dangerous counter-attacks led by players like Achraf Hakimi and Hakim Ziyech.Group C (Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland) is competitive on paper, but Brazil are heavy favorites to top the group, while Morocco are widely tipped to battle for second place and a knockout-stage spot.
The teams have met before — Brazil won 3-0 at the 1998 World Cup, but Morocco claimed a 2-1 friendly victory in 2023. Expect a tactical, high-intensity battle where Brazil’s flair meets Morocco’s physicality and structure in front of a massive crowd at the iconic MetLife Stadium.
Brazil and Morocco Full Group C Schedule
Brazil’s Group Stage Fixtures:
Saturday, June 13, 2026 — Brazil vs Morocco, 6:00 PM ET, New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium), East Rutherford, New Jersey
Friday, June 19, 2026 — Brazil vs Haiti, 9:00 PM ET, Philadelphia Stadium
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 — Scotland vs Brazil, 6:00 PM ET (approx.), Miami Stadium
Morocco’s Group Stage Fixtures:
Saturday, June 13, 2026 — Brazil vs Morocco, 6:00 PM ET, New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium), East Rutherford, New Jersey
Thursday, June 19, 2026 (or nearby) — Scotland vs Morocco, Boston Stadium
Thursday, June 25/26, 2026 — Morocco vs Haiti, Atlanta Stadium
(Note: Exact third-match times and venues follow the official FIFA schedule; Haiti vs Scotland also plays on June 13 in Boston.)
When is Brazil vs Morocco?
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Where is Brazil vs Morocco?
New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium), East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA. This large NFL venue in the New York metropolitan area has a huge capacity and will create an electric atmosphere for this marquee Group C opener.
When does the Brazil vs Morocco game start?
Local time (New York/New Jersey – EDT): 6:00 PM
Eastern Time (ET): 6:00 PM
Brazil Time (BrasÃlia): 7:00 PM
Morocco Time (Rabat): 11:00 PM (23:00)
UK Time (BST): 11:00 PM
This evening kickoff is perfect for fans across the Americas and a late-night slot in Europe and Africa.
How to watch Brazil vs Morocco?
United States: English: FS1 (and FOX One) with streaming on the FOX Sports App, YouTube TV, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, or other services carrying FS1.
Spanish: Telemundo or Universo, with full streaming on Peacock (which airs all 104 matches in Spanish).
United Kingdom:
Shared free-to-air coverage on BBC or ITV (exact channel and streaming via iPlayer/ITVX confirmed closer to the date).Brazil: Likely free-to-air on Globo or SporTV.
Morocco: Local broadcaster (e.g., SNRT or equivalent rights holder). Global live updates and select content available via FIFA+. Many broadcasters stream the first 10 minutes free on YouTube.Brazil vs Morocco odds, picks, predictionMoneyline Odds (approximate as of late March 2026; subject to change): Brazil to win: Around 1.55–1.70 (heavy favorites, -180 to -140)
Draw: Around 3.80–4.20 (+280 to +320)
Morocco to win: Around 5.00–6.00 (+400 to +500)
Picks and Prediction:
Brazil hold a strong 58–65% win probability according to models. The most common projected outcomes are a Brazil win (scores like 2-0, 2-1, or 1-0).
Value bets often include Brazil to win to nil or Under 2.5 goals, as Morocco are expected to defend compactly and look for counters. While Morocco’s 2022 heroics and recent friendly win over Brazil show they can be dangerous, Brazil’s superior squad depth and attacking quality should prevail in this opener.
Tournament context:
Brazil are among the top favorites to win the 2026 World Cup outright (around +800). Morocco are longer shots (~ +6600) but remain a serious threat for second in Group C and a potential knockout run.This Group C opener promises flair, physicality, and early tournament drama in a historic venue.
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