Raphinha: Brazil continues to study the "Blacks"

The Brazilian national team continues to study the Moroccan national team intensively before the anticipated match that will bring the two sides together next Saturday, as part of the first round of the group stage in the 2026 World Cup.

Raphinha, a player for Barcelona and the Brazilian national team, confirmed that the technical staff and players of the "Seleção" are still in the phase of analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of the "Atlas Lions," with the aim of preparing in the best possible way for the opening match.

Raphinha said during a press conference held at the Brazilian national team's residence in the United States: "We continue to study the strengths and weaknesses of the Moroccan national team, so we can exploit the aspects that can give us an advantage, while also preparing well to face their strengths."

The player added, in statements reported by the Brazilian newspaper "Globo": "We still have several days to delve deeper into all the details we need to know about the Moroccan national team."

The anticipated match between Morocco and Brazil is expected to take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA, next Saturday, as part of Group C, which also includes the national teams of Scotland and Haiti.

The Moroccan national team had drawn 1-1 against Norway in their last friendly match before the start of the "World Cup," while the Brazilian national team defeated their Egyptian counterpart with a score of two goals to one.