The Morocco national football team delivered an impressive performance during their match against Brazil in the first round of the group stage of the World Cup 2026, ending in a 1-1 draw. Fabinho, a midfielder for the Brazilian national team, praised Morocco's level, noting that their performance made Brazil's midfield appear unable to dominate. Fabinho emphasized that Morocco is a very good team, and that the match was challenging due to the heat and the players' performance. He pointed out that Morocco maintained possession well, causing Brazil to run a lot without the ball. Fabinho also discussed Neymar's physical condition, confirming that he seems to be doing well and recovering nicely. He mentioned that Neymar's presence in the locker room greatly helps the team. Additionally, he highlighted the difficulty of facing the Moroccan national team, especially after their reach to the semi-finals of the Qatar World Cup, making Brazil aware that the match would be complex. Fabinho stressed the importance of good preparation for the upcoming group matches, as the Brazilian national team's goal is always to win and qualify at the top of the group.