History of 3 matches between Morocco and Brazil.

The Moroccan national team is preparing to play one of the most prominent group stage matches in the 2026 World Cup when it faces its Brazilian counterpart on June 13, in a match that recalls a brief history of encounters between the two teams, but one that is filled with significant milestones.

The "Atlas Lions" enter the match with great confidence after the achievements they have made in recent years, most notably the historic victory over Brazil in 2023. However, this time the challenge carries a different character, as it involves an official match in the World Cup finals, a stage where Morocco has never triumphed over the "Seleção."

Despite the high status both teams hold on the international stage, their direct encounters have been very limited, as they have met only three times since the late 1990s.

These encounters have witnessed two different phases in the history of Moroccan football; the first when the team was striving to establish its presence among the world's elite, and the second after it transformed into a prominent footballing force on the international level following the historic achievement in the Qatar World Cup.

The Brazilian national team secured two victories in the first two encounters, while Morocco's response came after many years with a historic friendly win in Tangier.

The beginning was on October 9, 1997, when the Moroccan national team faced its Brazilian counterpart in a friendly match in the city of Belém.

At that time, Brazil held the title of the 1994 World Cup and featured a selection of the world's top football stars, while the Moroccan team was preparing to participate in the "1998 World Cup in France" under the guidance of French coach Henri Michel.

The Moroccans delivered a solid defensive performance throughout long periods of the match, but the experience of the hosts decided the outcome in the final minutes, as Denilson scored two goals that secured Brazil's victory without reply.

Despite the loss, the match was considered a positive milestone for the Moroccan team, which was in the process of preparing for the upcoming global challenge.

Less than a year later, the two teams met again on the biggest football stage, as the draw for the 1998 World Cup placed them in Group A.

The match took place in the French city of Nantes on June 16, amid significant global interest, especially since Brazil was one of the top contenders to retain the title.