Brazil starting lineup vs Morocco confirmed as Neymar not in squad for FIFA World Cup 2026 clash

This will be the second-ever meeting between these nations on the world stage.

The Brazil national football team are all set to battle it out against the Morocco national football team for their first game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The New York-New Jersey Stadium will witness this entertaining outing.

Led by Carlo Ancelotti, A Selecao will be looking to begin things on a positive note on the grandest stage of them all. They have a well-balanced squad. The 26-man contingent will be eager to give their all from the first game.

The Brazil national football team have secured victories in both of their international friendly outings ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. They first dominated proceedings against Panama and then secured a 2-1 win against Mohamed Salah’s Egypt. Carlo Ancelotti’s men are not the favourites to win the mega competition this time around, but will be looking to go down without a fight.

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Brazil’s confirmed lineup for their opening World Cup game against Morocco 4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker

Defenders: Ibanez, Marquinhos (c), Gabriel, Douglas Santos

Midfielders: Casemiro, Lucas Paqueta, Bruno Guimaraes

Forwards: Raphinha, Igor Thiago, Vini Jr.

Substitutes: Leo Pereira, Bremer, Danilo, Wesley, Alex Sandro, Danilo Santos, Fabinho, Endrick, Gabriel Martinelli, Luiz Henrique, Rayan, Ederson, Weverton, Matheus Cunha,

Thoughts on the lineup

Neymar is not in the macthday squad due to injury but will be on the bench supporting his teammates.

Marquinhos will be donning the captain’s armband for the Brazil national football team at the flagship tournament. Alongside him, it will be Gabriel, Ibanez and Douglas Santos who will be eager to defend well for their country.

Alisson Becker will be the first-choice goalkeeper for Carlo Ancelotti. Under the 3-man midfield system, it will be Casemiro, Lucas Paqueta and Bruno Guimaraes.

The attacking options are most likely to be Raphinha, Igor Thiago and Vini Jr.

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