2026 World Cup: "It’s Formula 1," Regragui challenges Ancelotti’s Brazil

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2026 World Cup: "It's Formula 1," Regragui challenges Ancelotti's Brazil

Walid Regragui displays limitless ambition. Barely after the draw in Washington, the national team coach is already projecting his Atlas Lions into the World Cup final, imagining a historic double confrontation against Brazil.

The Lions’ boss did not flinch in front of the Sport TV camera. While Morocco inherits Group C alongside Scotland and Haiti, it is the clash against the Seleção that captures all his attention.

Regragui describes Brazilian football as "Formula 1," a war machine led by Carlo Ancelotti. Far from admitting defeat in advance, he promises a "spectacular" duel and assures that his team will start this first match with strength to snatch the victory.

This confidence is based on mutual respect. Regragui recalls that the Brazilian style inspires the Moroccans, but he sees further than the group stage. For him, this opening match could be just a dress rehearsal before meeting Brazil again in the tournament final.

A bold statement that echoes the prestigious victory (2-1) achieved in Tangier in 2023, proving that the Lions can look the five-time world champions in the eye.