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📅 2026 World Cup Fixture: Group C · Saturday, June 13, 2026 · MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |
Brazil vs Morocco isn't a long rivalry, but it's punched well above its weight. The two nations have met just twice at senior level — once at the 1998 World Cup, and once in a friendly in March 2023 that produced one of the most stunning results in modern Brazilian football history.
Now they meet in Group C of the 2026 World Cup, with Morocco looking to repeat their 2022 semifinal heroics and Brazil aiming to silence the doubters under Carlo Ancelotti.
All-Time Head-to-Head Record
The all-time head-to-head between Brazil and Morocco is level, with 2 meetings at senior international level since 1998.
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2 Meetings |
1 Brazil wins |
0 Draws |
1 Morocco wins |
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Stat |
Brazil |
Morocco |
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Total wins |
1 |
1 |
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Goals scored |
4 |
2 |
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Goals per match |
2.00 |
1.00 |
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Win rate |
50% |
50% |
Last meetings between Brazil and Morocco
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Date |
Competition |
Home |
Away |
Score |
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Mar 25, 2023 |
Friendly |
Morocco |
Brazil |
2-1 |
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Jun 16, 1998 |
World Cup Group |
Brazil |
Morocco |
3-0 |
Biggest wins for each side
Brazil's biggest result
Brazil 3–0 Morocco, 1998 World Cup Group Stage, June 16, 1998, Nantes — Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Bebeto scored as Brazil rolled past Morocco at France 98.
Morocco's biggest result
Morocco 2–1 Brazil, International Friendly, March 25, 2023, Tangier — Sofiane Boufal and Abdelhamid Sabiri scored to give Morocco their first ever win over Brazil. Casemiro pulled one back. The result sent shockwaves through Brazilian football.
The most famous match
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1998 World Cup, Group A — Brazil's 3-0 win remains the only competitive meeting between the two nations. The 2023 friendly was a statement match for Walid Regragui's Morocco after their World Cup semifinal run. |
Top scorer in the rivalry
Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Bebeto, Casemiro for Brazil; Boufal and Sabiri for Morocco. Each of these names accounts for one goal in this short head-to-head record.
2026 World Cup Preview
Key players: Brazil
Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, Endrick, Bruno Guimarães, Marquinhos. Carlo Ancelotti's first World Cup as Brazil coach.
Key players: Morocco
Achraf Hakimi, Hakim Ziyech, Sofyan Amrabat, Brahim Díaz, Bilal El Khannouss. Walid Regragui still at the helm.
Match prediction
Morocco's 2022 World Cup form and Brazil's transition under Ancelotti make this closer than the seedings suggest. A draw is the smart prediction. 1-1 or 2-2.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the all-time head-to-head record between Brazil and Morocco?
Brazil and Morocco have met twice at senior international level. Each side has one win: Brazil won 3-0 at the 1998 World Cup, and Morocco won 2-1 in a March 2023 friendly. There have been no draws.
When did Brazil last play Morocco?
Brazil's most recent meeting with Morocco was a 2-1 defeat in a friendly in Tangier on March 25, 2023 — Morocco's first ever win against Brazil at senior level.
Have Brazil and Morocco met at the World Cup?
Yes, once. Brazil beat Morocco 3-0 in the group stage at the 1998 World Cup in France. The 2026 Group C meeting will be their second-ever World Cup encounter.
When do Brazil play Morocco at the 2026 World Cup?
Brazil face Morocco in Group C of the 2026 World Cup on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. It is one of the marquee group-stage matches of the tournament.
Who scored when Morocco beat Brazil in 2023?
Sofiane Boufal and Abdelhamid Sabiri scored for Morocco in the 2-1 friendly win in Tangier on March 25, 2023. Casemiro got a consolation goal for Brazil.
Did Morocco beat Brazil at the 2022 World Cup?
No. Morocco and Brazil did not meet at the 2022 World Cup. Morocco's famous 2022 run included wins over Belgium, Spain (on penalties), and Portugal before losing to France in the semifinal.
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Last updated May 4, 2026. We will refresh this page after the 2026 World Cup match between Brazil and Morocco.