# Morocco to Face Brazil in World Cup Opener Missing Key Players Due to Injuries

*Morocco will face Brazil in their opening World Cup match without key defenders and forwards due to injuries.*

June 13, 2026 · Sports

## At a glance

- Morocco will face Brazil without key defenders and forwards due to injuries.
- Nayef Aguerd and Abdelhamid Sabiri have been ruled out of the squad.
- Marouane Saâdane and Amine Adli have been called up as replacements.

Morocco will face Brazil in their opening World Cup match without key defenders and forwards due to injuries. Nayef Aguerd and Abdelhamid Sabiri have been ruled out of the squad due to injuries.

Defender Nayef Aguerd has been suffering from a knee injury since March and failed a fitness test, while forward Abdelhamid Sabiri sustained a muscle injury during a friendly match against Norway.

Experienced defender Marouane Saâdane and winger Amine Adli have been called up as replacements. Morocco's first match against Brazil is on June 14.

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Source: https://pulsetoday.com.bd/en/sports/morocco-faces-brazil-without-key-players-due-to-injuries