Morocco has a large and lively crowd against Brazil This Thursday (11) was bad news for Morocco. The coaching staff had to cut two players due to injury: defender Nayef Aguerd and striker Ezzalzouli - one of the team's main players, with 15 goals and 13 assists for Real Betis, from Spain, this season. Marwane Saadane and Amine Sbai were called up to replace them. The Moroccan team trained this Thursday (11) in the state of New Jersey, where the Brazilian team is also staying. Coach Mohamed Ouahbi only took over the team in March 2026. But in 2025, he led Morocco to win the U20 World Cup title. This Thursday (11), FIFA released the monthly ranking of the best teams in the world. Brazil is in sixth place, and Morocco, in seventh. Moroccan invasion Moroccan fans in New York, United States National Newspaper/ Reproduction The Statue of Liberty is a symbol for immigrants living in New York in the United States - including Moroccans, a people who love football. They are happy with the World Cup approaching and want to help the Moroccan team go far again. Of the several flags that mark a multicultural street in New York, one has become more prominent in recent days. Moroccan Hassam has lived in the United States for 42 years and will be in Saturday's game (13) against Brazil. New York has the largest Moroccan community in the United States: there are around 18 thousand people. The country's stronghold is in Astoria, a neighborhood known for receiving immigrants from all over the world. In the region's traditional Moroccan cafes, one topic is inevitable: "If Morocco beat Brazil, the neighborhood will be celebrating. If they lose, it will be a funeral," said the fan. 📱Bookmark g1 on Google and follow the main news of the day People represent the Moroccan community in New York. But reinforcement is coming. Many, many Moroccans are going there from Morocco to strengthen the team for another World Cup. A fan arrived on Wednesday (10) and said that, in the coming days, several flights will arrive full of Moroccans to support the team. It was like this at the last World Cup: thousands of Moroccans invaded Qatar to help Morocco become the first African country to reach a World Cup semi-final. A Moroccan said that we Brazilians were lucky with the Ezzalzouli cut. The other said he wants to see Brahim Díaz, a Real Madrid player. But, for everyone, whether they live in New York or Morocco, the player who represents them most is the team's captain and right-back: Hakimi. Comments Denílson and Renata Vasconcellos in New York, in the United States National Newspaper/ Reproduction Renata Vasconcellos: Morocco: selection cuts are always a complication. Even more so two days before the premiere. You remember well, in 1998, when Romário was cut. How did the team feel at that moment? Denílson, commentator: A cut always brings frustration. First, for the player who is cut and, second, for the squad, which since the definitive call-up of the players - on that occasion there were 23 players called up; This time there are 26 players called up. Depending on his importance within the cast, he leaves a sequel. But the players, the group in general, can use this as motivation for the start of the World Cup. I hope not against Brazil. Renata Vasconcellos: I'm going to ask the same question I asked Felipão a while ago: is there any aspect that Brazil should pay attention to in the game against Morocco? Denílson: I have heard a lot from football analysts talking about the behavior of the Moroccan team. The Moroccan team, for example, against Norway made a high-pressure score. Against Brazil, I don't think they will do that. I don't think they will have the courage to mark the Brazilian team's ball out. I think we have to worry, Brazil in this case, about the counterattack. So, Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães need to be very attentive during the match. GloboPop: click to see videos from the Jornal Nacional stage READ ALSO Home of Jornal Nacional at the World Cup is in the heart of Manhattan Island, in New York Discover Globo’s latest coverage of the 2026 World Cup Special series on the essence of Brazilian football highlights the talent of our players Carlo Ancelotti's path to the Brazilian national team is full of achievements; get to know