Morocco vs. Brazil World Cup 2026: Morocco ready to battle top nations

Morocco is eager to put their underdog days behind them, coach Mohamed Ouahbi said on Friday as they geared up for a heavyweight contest against Brazil in their World Cup opener at New York New Jersey Stadium.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Morocco is eager to put its underdog days behind it, coach Mohamed Ouahbi said Friday as they geared up for a heavyweight contest against Brazil in their World Cup opener at New York New Jersey Stadium.

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Morocco lit up the global stage in Qatar four years ago, becoming the first African team to reach the semifinals after knocking out Spain and Portugal.

However, this time, Ouahbi insists Morocco is no underdog, with the pressure to perform even greater as the nation prepares to co-host the 2030 tournament.