Brazil vs Morocco headlines June 13 World Cup doubleheader

Brazil and Morocco make their 2026 World Cup bows on Friday, June 13, in a doubleheader that sets the tone for the tournament’s opening weekend. The 2026 edition’s first match kicks off at 12:00 ET in Group A as Brazil face Switzerland in Los Angeles, a clash that doubles as both sides’ tournament debut. Morocco, meanwhile, make their own World Cup entrance at 15:00 ET in Group B against Portugal in Houston.

Both fixtures land in primetime windows for North American viewers, with Fox Sports and Telemundo carrying the English- and Spanish-language broadcasts respectively. Group C’s Scotland and Turkey square off at 11:00 ET in Santa Clara, while Australia and Haiti meet at 14:00 ET in Glendale in Group D. The late-night slot belongs to Group E, where Japan and Germany collide at 20:00 ET in Chicago.