liveUpdated 6m agoFollow live as Brazil make their 2026 World Cup entrance, taking on African powerhouse Morocco in Group C in New Jersey.The Athletic Live TeamJune 13, 2026 at 1:20 PM EDTBrazil fans in New York ahead of today’s game GettyBrazil vs Morocco — LatestBrazil enter the 2026 World Cup today, as they face a stern test against Morocco in New Jersey.No one has won the World Cup as many times as Brazil, including USA 1994, but it is 24 years since they last lifted the famous trophy.Meanwhile, Morocco are the new kids on the block that signalled their intent with a run to the semi-finals four years ago in Qatar.This is the opening game in Group C, which also contains Scotland and Haiti. Kick-off: 6pm ET, 3pm PT, 11pm BSTHow to watch: FOXShare your thoughts in our matchday discussion and email: live@theathletic.comGet free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app.How Canada, USA, Mexico landed the World Cup? Getty ImagesThis World Cup has been a long time coming for fans and organisers spanning the three host countries.The United States-Canada-Mexico bid won a voting process at the FIFA Congress in 2018, beating a rival bid from Morocco in the final round. It will be the first time since 2002 — held in South Korea and Japan — that more than one country has hosted a men’s World Cup tournament.The ‘clean stadium’ demand not only includes wiping the title sponsor physically from the venue’s exterior (which has cost some cities almost $500,000) but also stadium sponsors from every room in the venue and concourse in the venue, as well as clearing airspace and any temporary or permanent parking facilities.The extent of FIFA’s control is extensive, according to the city contracts seen by The Athletic. Cities are even asked to ensure the FIFA names for the venues are used for all local directional signage from at least 14 days prior to the opening match, while the usual stadium name is not to be used in governmental communications.Completely normal behaviour. Our very own Adam Crafton revealed more details on this in the following piece. Read it and weep below! Our venue for today’s match Getty ImagesHost city: New York/New JerseyIt is one of the world’s most famous cities, so it seems inevitable World Cup football should come to New York City. Or rather, just outside it — over in East Rutherford, New Jersey.For the second year in a row, MetLife Stadium will host a major FIFA final having hosted the Club World Cup showpiece back in July.Here, for FIFA purposes, the 82,500-capacity ground will be known as New York New Jersey Stadium.It was opened in 2010 and built with adjustable stands so the field can meet FIFA regulations for football. Although the regular surface is artificial turf, grass has been laid down in the past without issue. While travel out to New Jersey could prove a bit of a headache for fans, there is no shortage of things to do in New York City for those based there.Subscribe to The Athletic There is no better time to be a subscriber to The Athletic for all the sporting insight, analysis and live coverage you need during the World Cup and beyond.As well as the ongoing tournament in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, you can get your soccer fix with us for the rest of the year with our Champions League and Premier League coverage, as well as Europe’s top leagues.Meanwhile, the Formula 1 season is in full swing, plus we have golf, tennis and more on the cards.Subscribe to The Athletic on an exclusive offer here.How to watch Brazil vs Morocco Getty ImagesHere is how you can watch Brazil at the World Cup. Why wouldn’t you want to do that? Even better: they’re taking on the tricky challenge of facing Morocco.These are the channels, depending on where you’re based.U.S.: FOXCanada: TSNMexico: Canal 5Brazil: SporTVMorocco: RTMUK: BBC1What time does the action get underway? Getty ImagesKick-off for this one is 6pm ET and 3pm PT for those of you in the U.S.That makes it 11pm BST for anyone watching in the UK.Welcome to our World Cup coverage! Getty ImagesHello! Thank you for joining The Athletic’s coverage of the world’s biggest and best sporting tournament: the FIFA men’s World Cup.Players, fans and officials from around the globe have descended on this year’s hosts — Canada, the United States and Mexico — in the hope of leaving with the ultimate prize: being crowned world champions.And for some, today’s match will truly signal the start of the tournament … because the iconic Brazil have arrived!Not only that, they have a tasty opening match in Group C against a Morocco team which took the World Cup by storm four years ago in Qatar. So stick around with us here for all the latest team news, analysis, play-by-play action and more — because this is going to be good!