The Brazil national football team faces Morocco on Saturday, at 23h Portugal time and 19h Brazil time. Coach Carlo Ancelotti surprised with the team's lineup, with four players making their World Cup debut: Ibañez, Gabriel Magalhães, Douglas Santos, and Igor Thiago.
Who's on the team?
The team taking the field is formed by Alisson, Ibañez, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, Douglas Santos, Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, Lucas Paquetá, Raphinha, Vinicius Junior, and Igor Thiago.
What to expect from the match?
The Brazil national football team seeks its sixth World Cup title and faces a dangerous Moroccan team. The teams have faced each other three times in history, with two Brazilian wins and one loss.
The team's journey
The team's journey to the hexa began on May 27, when the players called up by Ancelotti presented themselves at the Granja Comary. Before flying to the United States, the team thrashed Panama 6-2 in a friendly match at the Maracanã on May 31.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| May 31 | Panama | 6-2 |
| June 6 | Egypt | 2-1 |
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