Morocco's World Cup opener against Brazil set for June 11

Morocco's World Cup opener against Brazil is set for Wednesday, June 11, as Group C takes shape for the Atlas Lions (1). The draw pits Walid Regragui's side against the five-time champions in what will be the standout fixture of the group stage's opening days. Morocco enter the tournament carrying the weight of their 2022 semifinal run, with a quarterfinal minimum now the stated ambition. The Brazil clash offers an immediate litmus test of whether this squad can once again rise to the occasion on football's biggest stage, though fitness concerns over Noussair Mazraoui and Abdessamad Ezzalzouli following the Norway friendly loom over preparations.