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Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has selected his starting lineup for the Atlas Lions’ opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Brazil.
The Moroccan coach has opted for a balanced team featuring experienced leaders and several of the country’s rising stars as Morocco looks to begin its Group C campaign with a positive result.
Yassine Bounou starts in goal behind a defense led by captain Achraf Hakimi. Chadi Riad, Issa Diop and Noussair Mazraoui completing the back line.
In midfield, Neil El Aynaoui anchors the team alongside Ayuoub Bouaddi.
Up front, Ismael Saibari right befeore Bilal El Khannous, Azzedine Ounahi, and Brahim Diaz.
Morocco Starting XI vs Brazil
Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou
Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Issa Diop, Chadi Riad, Noussair Mazraoui
Midfielders: Ayyoub Bouaddi, Neil El Aynaoui, and Bilal El Khannous
Forwards: Azzedine Ounahi, Brahim Diaz, and Isamil Saibari
The Atlas Lions enter the match aiming to make another statement on the global stage against one of the tournament favorites.
