Brazil vs Morocco 2026 World Cup: kickoff time in every time zone

Brazil's first game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is against Morocco on June 13, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New York / New Jersey. This is Brazil's opening match of the tournament — and the kickoff time is convenient for fans in Brazil: 19:00 in Brasília. This guide covers the full kickoff schedule in every time zone, match context, how to watch and everything you need to know before the opening whistle.

What time is Brazil vs Morocco?

The match kicks off at 6:00 PM Eastern Time (EDT, UTC-4). During the 2026 World Cup, daylight saving time is active across North America — meaning the difference between Brasília and New York is just 1 hour, not 2 hours as it would be in winter.

• Brasília (BRT, UTC-3): 19:00
• Lisbon (WEST, UTC+1): 23:00
• London (BST, UTC+1): 23:00
• Paris (CEST, UTC+2): 00:00 (Jun 14)
• New York (EDT, UTC-4): 18:00
• Chicago (CDT, UTC-5): 17:00
• Los Angeles (PDT, UTC-7): 15:00
• Tokyo (JST, UTC+9): 07:00 (Jun 14)
• Dubai (GST, UTC+4): 02:00 (Jun 14)

See the live updated kickoff time: Brazil vs Morocco — June 13

Venue: MetLife Stadium, New York

MetLife Stadium is in East Rutherford, New Jersey, approximately 25 minutes from Midtown Manhattan by train. One of the largest stadiums in the United States with capacity for over 82,000 fans, it was selected by FIFA to host the 2026 World Cup Final on July 19.

The easiest way to reach the stadium on match days is NJ Transit from Penn Station — about 25 minutes and approximately $5. Special match-day trains run more frequently. Avoid Uber and taxis near the stadium on game days.

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Match context — what's at stake in Group C

Brazil and Morocco are in Group C alongside Scotland and Haiti. Under the expanded 48-team format, the top two from each group advance to the Round of 32 — and the eight best third-place finishers also qualify.

For Brazil, winning the opener establishes momentum and group control. For Morocco, a draw or victory against Brazil would be historic — they arrive as one of the most dangerous African sides after their semifinal run at Qatar 2022, eliminating Spain and Portugal along the way.

Head-to-head: Brazil vs Morocco

Brazil has never lost to Morocco in FIFA-registered matches. But the Moroccan side of 2026 is a fundamentally different team from any previous encounter, with top players from Europe's biggest leagues and a proven tournament mentality.

Group C breakdown

Brazil — group favorites and title contenders. Motivated generation aiming to end a 24-year World Cup drought.

Morocco — the most dangerous team in the group. 2022 semifinalists with a solid defensive system and technically gifted midfield.

Scotland — organized and combative but technically below Brazil and Morocco.

Haiti — limited technically. Unlikely to advance from the group stage.

How to watch Brazil vs Morocco

• United States: FOX Sports (English) and Telemundo
• Brazil: Globo (free-to-air) and SporTV (streaming via Globoplay)
• Portugal: RTP and Sport TV
• United Kingdom: ITV and BBC
• International: FIFA+ (free in select markets)

Why is the Brazil game at 19:00 in Brasília and not 20:00?

During the 2026 World Cup, daylight saving time is active across the United States. New York is on EDT (UTC-4). Brazil has not observed daylight saving since 2019 and stays fixed at UTC-3 year-round — making the gap just 1 hour during the Cup. Read more: USA daylight saving time 2026.

Brazil's remaining group stage games

• Brazil vs Haiti — June 19, 22:00 Brasília, Philadelphia → see times
• Scotland vs Brazil — June 24, 19:00 Brasília, Miami → see times

Full schedule: quehoras.co/world-cup-2026