The foreign press attacks Brazil after its entry into the 2026 World Cup
By OnzeActu · · 2 min read
The 1-1 between Brazil and Morocco (MetLife Stadium) provoked many foreign reactions. European newspapers highlight the mixed performance of Carlo Ancelotti's men, saved by a goal from Vini Jr., and underline the solidity of Morocco and the tactical shortcomings of Brazil.
The opening match of the group left its mark beyond the score. The 1-1 draw between Brazil and Morocco, played at MetLife Stadium in the United States, sparked a unanimous reaction from the foreign press, which is now questioning the true dimension of Brazil among the favorites for the 2026 World Cup.
On the Spanish side, Marca, AS and Mundo Deportivo focused their editions on the performance of Vini Jr.: the number 7 was the main bright spot, offering the equalizer in the 31st minute of the first period and avoiding an embarrassing defeat for the Seleção.
In Portugal, A Bola was not kind and pointed out the team's lack of tactical cohesion, judging that Brazil was unable to impose its rhythm against a well-organized African selection.
Olé, in Argentina, also displays a negative tone, believing that the play shown during the entry into the match distances Brazil from the circle of big favorites for the title.
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La Gazzetta dello Sport in Italy also notes the poor performance: for the transalpine daily, the below-average performance tarnishes the label of favorite given to the Seleção.
The Guardian, in England, emphasizes the Brazilian difficulties and believes that this uninspired opening greatly lowers international expectations around the team led by Carlo Ancelotti.
Finally, Bild, in Germany, emphasizes that Morocco complicated Brazil's life from the first minutes. The German daily describes in detail the opening score in the 21st minute: a sublime pass from Brahim Díaz for Ismael Saibari, who, on the edge of the area, lobbed goalkeeper Alisson. Bild adds a non-match point by mentioning an agreement in principle between Bayern Munich and the PSV Eindhoven striker, specifying that only the negotiation between clubs remains to be finalized to seal the transfer.
At the end of this first meeting, the international media agree on one observation: if Brazil remains a dangerous selection on paper, its first performance leaves open questions about its ability to respond to the status of favorite in this World Cup.