Brazil and Morocco are set to clash in one of the most anticipated group-stage matches of the 2026 World Cup. Here is everything you need to know about the fixture, including TV channel, kick-off time, and team news.
Match Details
The Group C encounter will take place at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, known as the New York/New Jersey Stadium for the tournament. The state-of-the-art venue can hold over 80,000 fans and will also host the final on July 19.
Kick-off is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, at 6pm local time, which is 11pm in the UK.
How to Watch
In the UK, the BBC has exclusive broadcasting rights. Coverage on BBC One begins at 10.30pm, half an hour before kick-off. Fans can also stream the match live on BBC iPlayer, free for those with a valid TV licence.
US viewers can watch on Fox Sports, with kick-off at 3pm Pacific time. The game will also be available on the Fox Sports app, and Spanish-language coverage is on TUDN.
For radio listeners, BBC 5 Live and talkSPORT will provide full live commentary. 5 Live starts at 10.30pm, while talkSPORT will include the match in its Gameday Live show.
Team News
Brazil is likely to be without Neymar, who is recovering from a calf injury. Manager Carlo Ancelotti hopes the 34-year-old will be fit for later group games against Scotland and Haiti.
Morocco's winger Abde Ezzalzouli is out with a muscle tear, and full-back Achraf Hakimi is a doubt after a knock in training.
Head-to-Head
Brazil won the only previous World Cup meeting between the sides, 3-0 in 1998. Morocco, semi-finalists in 2022, won the most recent friendly 2-1 in 2023.
