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Brazil Faces Morocco in Epic World Cup Opener!
26 May
Summary
- Brazil opens World Cup 2026 against No. 8 Morocco.
- England faces tough opener vs. No. 11 Croatia.
- France, led by Mbappé, meets Haaland's Norway.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to feature intense group stage battles, even with an expanded tournament field. Brazil, a betting favorite, will open their campaign in New Jersey against World No. 8 Morocco on June 11, a rematch of their 2022 quarterfinal. The Netherlands begin their journey on June 14 in Dallas against Japan, with Virgil van Dijk and Memphis Depay leading the squad.
England, also a favorite, faces a challenging opener on June 17 in Dallas against No. 11 Croatia, a team known for its strong World Cup history. Later in the tournament, on June 26, Spain, ranked second, will clash with Uruguay. Also on June 26, the top-ranked French team, spearheaded by Kylian Mbappé, will take on Norway, featuring star striker Erling Haaland.
In other notable fixtures, Colombia, ranked 13th, will face Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo in their final group play game. James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz will aim to lead Colombia to the knockout stage after missing the 2022 tournament.
