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Five-times world champions Brazil — they have won more World Cups than any other country — are clear favorites to win the group under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti. Morocco will be hoping to relive the dream of the 2022 edition, when they finished fourth and became the first Arab and African nation to reach the semi-finals of a World Cup.
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Will Neymar play at World Cup 2026? Brazil star's injury latest before first game vs. Morocco
Neymar hopes to play a part in what will likely be the last World Cup of his career.
The Brazilian men's national team departed for Newark, New Jersey, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off June 11.
A blow for Brazil as right-back Wesley is ruled out due to a thigh injury, casting a shadow on their World Cup aspirations. With both specialist right-backs unavailable, Coach Ancelotti finds himself in a tight spot.