World Cup 2026 / Brazil – Morocco: Date, stadium, kick-off time and broadcast channels

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Mohamed Rek

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Here’s everything you need to know about the clash between Brazil and Morocco in Group C of the 2026 World Cup: date, kick-off time, stadium, referees, and broadcast channels.

Brazil and Morocco will kick off their 2026 World Cup campaigns with a highly anticipated showdown at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, USA, on Saturday, June 13.

The match will get underway at 22:00 GMT as part of Group C’s opening day, which also features Haiti and Scotland.

This 23rd edition of the World Cup is historic, featuring 48 national teams for the first time—up from 32 in previous tournaments. The competition is jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

For this encounter, FIFA has appointed Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić. He will be assisted by compatriots Tomaž Klančnik and Andraž Kovačič, while Switzerland’s Sandro Schärer will serve as fourth official. Stephanie Di Almeida is set to act as reserve assistant referee.

Which channels are broadcasting Brazil – Morocco?

Fans can catch the action live on a range of channels and streaming platforms, including:

What does the head-to-head record between Brazil and Morocco say?

The Seleção have a slight edge in their previous encounters. The two nations have met three times, with Brazil winning twice and Morocco once.

Brazil claimed a 2-0 victory in a friendly in 1997 before winning again at the 1998 World Cup with a 3-0 result.

The most recent meeting took place in March 2023, when the Atlas Lions stunned the Seleção with a 2-1 win.

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