Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 match timing in India: Kick-off time, live streaming, TV channel, venue and more

Brazil will launch their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Saturday in a Group C encounter that could play a significant role in determining the group winner.

Carlo Ancelotti's side are chasing their first World Cup title since 2002 and a record-extending sixth crown overall. Morocco, meanwhile, arrive as one of the tournament's potential surprise packages after building on their historic run to the semifinals of the 2022 World Cup.

Where to watch Brazil vs Morocco in India

Fans in India can watch the Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match live on ZEE5 through its streaming platform. The match will also be available on the newly launched Unite8 Sports television channels.


A limited number of FIFA World Cup matches, including the final, are also being broadcast free-to-air on DD Sports.

Brazil vs Morocco FIFA 206 match start time

• Date: June 14 (India)
• Kick-off time: 3:30 AM IST
• Venue: MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, United States
• Referee: Slavko Vincic (Slovenia)

Brazil target sixth World Cup title

Brazil's preparations for the tournament have been affected by injuries, most notably to Neymar Jr. Despite those setbacks, Ancelotti has assembled a squad packed with attacking talent and is expected to rely heavily on the team's forward options.

The five-time champions possess a wealth of firepower, with players such as Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha, Endrick, Matheus Cunha, Igor Thiago, Gabriel Martinelli and Neymar among the attacking options available.

In midfield, Brazil can call upon Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, Lucas Paquetá and Ederson. The squad also features central defenders Gabriel Magalhães and Marquinhos, although questions remain over the fullback positions.

Brazil endured a challenging qualification campaign and recent defeats in friendly matches against Japan and France have raised concerns ahead of the tournament.

Morocco aim to continue upward trajectory

Morocco enter the competition after further strengthening their reputation following their 2022 World Cup success. The team also secured a first African Cup of Nations title, although the achievement remains disputed.

Since then, coach Walid Regragui has stepped down and has been replaced by Mohamed Ouahbi. Despite injury setbacks and several notable squad selection decisions, Morocco continue to be viewed as a dangerous side capable of challenging the tournament's leading nations.

Brazil vs Morocco: Head-to-head record

Brazil and Morocco have met only once before at a World Cup, with Brazil registering a 3-0 victory in 1998.

However, Morocco won the most recent meeting between the two teams, defeating Brazil 2-1 in an international friendly in 2023.

With Haiti and Scotland also in Group C, the match is expected to have a significant bearing on which side finishes top of the standings.

Brazil vs Morocco: Predicated team line-ups

Brazil: Alisson; Wesley, Gabriel, Marquinhos, Alex Sandro; Guimaraes, Casemiro; Luiz Henrique, Raphinha, Vinicius Jr; Cunha.

Morocco: Bounou; Hakimi, Diop, Riad, Mazraoui; Bouaddi, Ounahi; Diaz, El Khannouss, Ezzalzouli; Saibari.

Group implications

The contest carries added importance as the team finishing second in Group C could face either France or Spain in the early knockout rounds. A positive start could therefore prove crucial for both sides as they seek to strengthen their position in the race for the last 16.