Morocco vs Brazil 2026 World Cup: Lions Ready Despite Absences

It is on the pitch of MetLife Stadium that the Moroccan national team begins the group stage of the World Cup this Saturday, June 13 at 11 p.m. (Moroccan time). Facing the Brazilian giant, Mohamed Ouahbi assures that his squad approaches this confrontation with immense respect, but without the slightest fear. To justify this serenity, the coach relies directly on the exceptional performance achieved four years ago. "We are confident, because Morocco reached the semi-finals of the World Cup, and we must believe in our ability to accomplish our own feats," he stated at a press conference.

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This mental strength is accompanied by a particularly fluid tactical approach. While many observers anticipate a classic formation, the Moroccan bench boss promises flexibility and refuses to lock himself into a rigid system. "We are not attached to a single system [...] if we stop the image at a precise moment, you will not really find us playing in a 4-2-3-1," he warned, announcing a unique identity and varied movements on the field.

Such flexibility is all the more necessary as the squad must deal with the major absences of Nayef Aguerd and Abdessamad Ezzalzouli. Far from worrying, the coach explains that he anticipated these unforeseen circumstances and maintains that all the players present are fit to start. "We are sorry for the absence of certain very important players, but we had already found solutions in advance," he details, categorical about his intention not to overturn his playing principles for this first major appointment.

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As for the opponent, the technical staff has meticulously dissected the South American machine, praising the work of its coach, its collective mastery and the constant permutations of its players. The potential participation of star Neymar changes nothing in the Moroccan plans. The coaching staff says it is totally prepared for all eventualities, preferring to focus exclusively on this inaugural match before projecting itself onto the rest of the competition.