TEAM GUIDES — GROUP C: Brazil and Morocco headline Group C with Scotland aiming for an upset
Brazil and Morocco are set to face off in a highly anticipated opening match of Group C at the 2026 World Cup. Brazil, despite a tumultuous qualifying campaign and injuries to key players, aims to leverage their tactical formation under new coach Carlo Ancelotti. Scotland is also in the group, hoping to pull off an upset against the two footballing powerhouses.
- ▪Brazil's World Cup qualifying campaign was marked by a political crisis and poor performance, leading to the sacking of head coach Dorival Jr.
- ▪Carlo Ancelotti was appointed as Brazil's head coach in May 2025 and plans to implement a 4-2-4 formation despite several key injuries.
- ▪Vinícius Júnior is expected to be Brazil's star player, wearing the historic No 10 shirt at the tournament.
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TEAM GUIDES — GROUP C Brazil and Morocco headline Group C with Scotland aiming for an upset Perennial World Cup favourites Brazil start the 2026 edition with the same pressure. Their opening game against 2022 semifinalists Morocco is one of t he matches of the Group phase. By Gustavo Faldon, Pierre Richard Midy, Amine El Amri and Ewan Murray 3 Jun 2026 Vinícius Júnior will be a key player for Brazil at the World Cup. (Photo: Buda Mendes / Getty Images) Dive Deeper Speed Read Listen Dive Deeper BrazilThe planBrazil went on a true rollercoaster ride to reach the 2026 World Cup. There was a political crisis within the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), which led to a change in its presidency. On the pitch, it was just as bad, if not worse.
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