Morocco is respected here, but seen as the team from 4 years ago: how Brazil perceives the Atlas Lions

Author: afrik-foot.comPublished on: June 12, 2026Country: Morocco

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Morocco is respected here, but seen as the team from 4 years ago: how Brazil perceives the Atlas Lions

On Saturday evening, Morocco and Brazil face off at Metlife Stadium in New York in the first major clash of the 2026 World Cup. Brazilian journalists Pedro Ramos and Carlos Vinicius Amorim explain that Morocco is now viewed with respect after its historic 2022 run, but the Brazilian public still sees them as a very defensive team. Players like Bono, Hakimi, and Brahim Diaz are well-known and appreciated in Brazil.

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