Corinthians once faced Morocco, losing 1-0 in 1970 | OneFootball

Morocco face France in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals on Thursday, having drawn 1-1 with Brazil in the groups and eliminated Memphis Depay’s Netherlands. Corinthians once met Morocco too, losing 1-0 in a 1970 friendly.

According to Meu Timao, Corinthians’ first game against a national side came in 1925 against Brazil at Estádio da Ponte Grande, the club’s first home.

Corinthians were São Paulo’s four-time champions and Brazil held two Copa América titles. The match ended 1-1, Gambarotta scoring for Corinthians and Nilo for Brazil.

Coach Guido Giacominelli selected Colombo, Grané, Pinheiro, Rafael, Rueda, Gelindo, Apparício, Napoli, Gambarotta, Braun and Rodrigues. Brazil, led by Ramón Platero, fielded Tuffy, Clodoaldo, Pennaforte, Nascimento, Floriano, Fortes, Filó, Neco, Friedenreich, Nilo and Moderato.

On 10 May 1970, at Estádio Mohammed V in Casablanca, Corinthians lost 1-0 to Morocco.

Dino Sani, the coach and former player, named Alexandre, Mendes, Pedrinho, Beto, Miranda, Dirceu Alves, Suingue, Paulo Borges, Ivair, Benê and Lima.

Such tours and friendlies were common in the 20th century. In total, Corinthians have faced national teams 21 times, with 11 wins, four draws and six defeats.

Source: Meu Timao