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The wait is over! The Brazilian National Team begins its journey in search of the long-dreamed sixth World Cup title this Saturday (13), at 7 p.m.!

Morocco will be the opponent in the opener, a match valid for the first round of Group C, which also includes Scotland and Haiti.

Tell us in the comments your prediction for our NATIONAL TEAM’s debut!

How Brazil arrives 🇧🇷

After a turbulent cycle, with four different coaches and ups and downs in the Qualifiers and the Copa América, the national team found stability under Ancelotti’s leadership.

Without carrying the burden of being the absolute favorite, the team enters the competition under less pressure, aiming to return to a final after 24 years. Recent preparation included friendly wins over Panama and Egypt.

Unavailable: Neymar (medical department, with a return to training expected next week)

Tactics: The team is expected to defend in a 4-4-2 formation. Matheus Cunha and Lucas Paquetá should track back on the flanks, giving Vini Jr. and Raphinha more attacking freedom.

Probable lineup: Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães and Alex Sandro; Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães; Lucas Paquetá, Matheus Cunha, Vini Jr. and Raphinha.

How Morocco arrives 🇲🇦

The surprise package of the 2022 World Cup after becoming the first African national team to reach a semifinal, the "Atlas Lions" are playing in their seventh World Cup.

Now coached by Mohamed Ouahbi, who took over in March, the team is trying to prove that its last campaign was no fluke.

Absences and Returns: The team suffered two major losses with the withdrawals of center-back Nayef Aguerd and forward Abde Ezzalzouli.

On the other hand, full-back Mazraoui, who had a shoulder dislocation, was cleared by the medical department and will play.

Probable lineup: Bono; Hakimi, Diop, Riad and Mazraoui; Bouaddi and El Aynaoui; Brahim Díaz, Ounahi and Sbaï (Talbi); Saibari.

Match Details

Date and Time: Saturday, 7 p.m. (Brasília time).

Venue: MetLife Stadium, New Jersey (United States).

Broadcast: TV Globo, sportv, ge tv, SBT and CazéTV.

Referee: Slavko Vincic (Slovenia).

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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