Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker has declared his side ready for their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C opener, brushing aside external pressure ahead of a meeting with Morocco that promises to be one of the tournament's most compelling fixtures.

The fixture pits the five-time world champions against the Atlas Lions, whose historic run to the semi-finals in Qatar in 2022 announced Morocco as a force capable of troubling the very best in the game.

Ancelotti's arrival a turning point

Alisson acknowledged that the cycle leading into this tournament had been a difficult one for Brazil, but pointed to the arrival of Carlo Ancelotti as the catalyst for a shift in mood and performance within the squad.