International Press Opinion on the Morocco-Brazil Match
The match between Morocco and Brazil sparked numerous reactions in the international press. This press review highlights the main articles published on June 14, 2026.
French Press — Le Monde — June 14
"2026 World Cup: In their tournament debut, Brazil and Morocco end in a draw after an animated duel"
Le Monde reports that Morocco and Brazil played to a 1-1 draw. The publication praised the first half, describing it as beautiful and lively. According to the newspaper, Morocco demonstrated that it can compete with the world’s top teams, while Brazil remains a formidable opponent. This match is regarded as one of the best in the early stages of the tournament.
Brazilian Press — O Globo and Estadao — June 14
“The worst 45 minutes since the 7-1 defeat against Germany”: Brazilian press lambasts the Seleção after their draw with Morocco in the 2026 World Cup”
O Globo believes that Brazil did not perform up to par against Morocco. The newspaper criticized the Seleção’s poor first half, the performances of certain players, and head coach Carlo Ancelotti’s tactical decisions. The editorial suggests that the draw highlights areas where the Brazilian team needs improvement.
Luisão criticizes Brazil’s defense: ‘Under-11 errors from defenders who played in the Champions League final’
According to the Brazilian media Estadao, former defender Luisão criticized Brazil’s defense following the draw against Morocco. He argued that the Brazilian defenders made a significant error on Morocco’s goal. Luisão also questioned some of Ancelotti’s decisions, particularly the late introduction of player Endrick. Finally, he believes that management issues within Brazilian football in recent years have negatively affected the team’s performance.
Moroccan Press — Bladi — June 14
“Match against Brazil: Morocco fielded eleven players born abroad (MRE)”
An article from Moroccan outlet Bladi notes that this match not only showcased Morocco’s potential to compete with elite teams but also confirmed the strong solidarity among Moroccans living abroad. A significant moment occurred in the 65th minute when, following a player substitution, all the Moroccan players on the field were born outside the country. This underscores the importance of Moroccans residing abroad (MRE) within the national team and their contribution to the success of the Atlas Lions.
Noha Fouadi
