Rabat: "The Lions of Atlas" are prepared to face Brazil's "Samba" team and showcase their talents in modern football. Achraf Hakimi, the captain of Morocco, dismissed the notion of being underdogs before their opening match against the five-time world champions. He emphasized that neither team holds an advantage in this World Cup, with the odds being evenly matched at 50-50, and the outcome will depend on the precision of details. According to Thai News Agency, Morocco's confidence is rooted in their historic achievement of reaching the semi-finals in Qatar. Under the guidance of Mohamed Ouabi, the team has maintained high standards and is eager to demonstrate their capabilities on the field. Despite Morocco never having won an opening match in the past and their previous encounter with a South American powerhouse ending in a 3-0 defeat to Brazil in the 1998 World Cup, this new generation is determined to break away from past performances and is poised to deliver a surprise by rewriting history.
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