Morocco shocked Brazil 2-1 in a pleasant worldwide on Saturday because the north African aspect recorded a primary ever win over the five-time world champions. Midfielder Sofiane Boufal, a former Southampton star, however now taking part in with Al Rayyan in Qatar, gave Morocco the lead after 29 minutes, scoring with a strong flip and drive from a go by Bilal El Khannous. Brazil skipper Casemiro levelled within the 67th minute when his weak shot was fumbled by goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.

But on-loan Sampdoria midfielder Abdelhamid Sabiri struck the winner with a volley within the 79th minute as Morocco confirmed that changing into the primary Arab or African nation to succeed in the World Cup semi-finals final yr was no fluke.

“I wouldn’t say we lacked understanding, it’s about putting into practice the ideas of a new coach,” stated Manchester United’s Casemiro.

“I think we played a good game and did everything as far as possible to win.”

Only 10 of the 23-man squad that took Brazil to a disappointing quarter-final exit on the World Cup made the journey to Morocco for the sport.

The injured Neymar was once more lacking together with his quantity 10 shirt passing to Real Madrid teenager Rodrygo.

Brazil additionally had a brand new supervisor within the dugout with interim coach Ramon Menezes having changed Tite who stepped down after the World Cup last-eight exit by the hands of Croatia.

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) hopes to have the ability to announce the title of its new coach earlier than the beginning of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in September.

According to Brazilian media, the CBF’s first selection is Carlo Ancelotti, presently in command of Real Madrid.

However, he isn’t anticipated to decide on his future earlier than the tip of the European season.

Before kick-off on the Ibn Batouta stadium, each groups paid tribute to Pele, who died final December on the age of 82.

Until Saturday, Morocco had suffered defeats of their solely two different conferences with Brazil — 2-0 in a 1997 pleasant and 3-0 within the group phases of the 1998 World Cup in France.

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