Brazil and Morocco meet in New Jersey in one of the standout matches of the group phase at the 2026 World Cup. Here is everything you need to know about the Group C clash.
Venue
The match will take place at the MetLife Stadium, commercially referred to as the New York/New Jersey Stadium during the tournament. Located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, this state-of-the-art venue holds over 80,000 spectators and will host the final on July 19.
Kick-off time
The game is scheduled for Saturday, June 13. The match will get underway at 6pm local time, which is 11pm in the UK.
UK TV channel
The BBC holds exclusive rights to the game. Coverage on BBC One will begin 30 minutes before kick-off at 10.30pm.
Streaming
If you prefer to watch the match online via a laptop or mobile device, you can access the full live feed on the BBC iPlayer website. The digital stream is free for anyone with a valid UK TV licence.
US viewers
Fans can watch the game live on Fox Sports, with the match kicking off at 3pm Pacific time. The game will be available on the official Fox Sports app, while Spanish-language coverage comes via TUDN.
UK radio coverage
There will be full live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT. Coverage on 5 Live is scheduled to begin at 10.30pm. The match will be part of talkSPORT's Gameday Live coverage, which will continue following the earlier kick-off between Qatar and Switzerland.
Brazil team news
Neymar is unlikely to play as he recovers from a calf injury he picked up last month. Manager Carlo Ancelotti is hoping to have the 34-year-old veteran available for Brazil's other group matches against Scotland and Haiti.
Morocco team news
Winger Abde Ezzalzouli has been ruled out due to a muscle tear. Star full-back Achraf Hakimi is doubtful after picking up a knock in training.
Head-to-head
Brazil won the only previous World Cup match between the countries, a 3-0 victory during the 1998 tournament in France. Morocco, semi-finalists four years ago, caused an upset in their most recent friendly in 2023, winning 2-1.
