2026 World Cup: Is Morocco the new Brazil of Africa?

Morocco and Brazil face each other in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup. Historically, Ghana was known as the "Brazil of Africa" after coach C.K. Gyamfi adopted Brazil's 4-2-4 formation, winning two AFCON titles in 1963 and 1965. Today, Morocco, a 2022 World Cup semifinalist and ranked 7th in FIFA, resembles modern Brazil with its results and offensive style.