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Morocco\u2019s World Cup dream returns to the spotlight on Saturday as the Atlas Lions take on five-time champions Brazil in a heavyweight showdown that could set the tone for their entire FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Four years after making history as the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final, Morocco step back onto football\u2019s biggest stage carrying renewed belief and the hopes of a continent eager to see another deep run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Group C encounter will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, part of the New York metropolitan area, with kick-off scheduled for 22:00 GMT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slovenian referee Slavko Vin\u010di\u0107 will take charge of a contest that pits Africa\u2019s standout performers from Qatar 2022 against the most successful nation in World Cup history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With 10 African nations competing at a World Cup for the first time, Morocco arrive in the United States determined to show that their remarkable run in Qatar was not an isolated achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Confidence has remained high within the squad despite injuries ruling out key players Abde Ezzalzouli and Nayef Aguerd ahead of the tournament opener.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi believes his side are ready for the challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Saturday statement on the CAF website titled, \u201cMorocco aim to roar again as Atlas Lions face Brazil in World Cup blockbuster,\u201d disclosed this.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are very happy to be here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe feel that the World Cup is really heating up, so we can\u2019t wait to answer your questions,\u201d said Ouahbi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The coach described the atmosphere within the camp as positive as Morocco completed their final preparations in New Jersey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He stated, \u201cIt\u2019s clear that the atmosphere is positive. We are very confident. We trust in the physical condition of the players, in what we have put in place, and in the principles and values we have instilled.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Morocco held their final training session on Friday at Pingry School, where Ouahbi and his staff worked on tactical organisation, pressing patterns and building attacks from deep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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