Brazil vs Morocco - World Cup

Season-defining implications hang over this World Cup clash at the home ground, where Brazil host Morocco on June 13, 2026 knowing the result could shape the run-in for both clubs. The 25-year-old suffered the injury after an inadvertent clash with his own team-mate as he and Mathias Olivera both challenged for possession late in the first half.

Both Brazil and Morocco will be eager to build momentum when they meet in World Cup. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. Morocco will travel with intent, knowing that a positive result here could kick-start their campaign. If the recent winter window is anything to go off, meanwhile, United are once again unlikely to spend big for reinforcement half-way through the season.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Brazil will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Morocco will back themselves to cause problems on the break. The winner came from a rare counter-attack by the new-look Spurs side, who defended well throughout with Andy Robertson making his first start and Jan Paul van Hecke on debut, as they battled to secure another win in pre-season.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. The midfielder set up Riccardo Calafiori for Arsenal's opener in their dominant Community Shield win over Manchester City with a superb assist.

Predictions are tricky when the sides are this evenly matched, and small margins — a moment of quality, a slice of luck — could decide it either way. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. Whatever the outcome, the World Cup fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.