Video thumbnail for US: Brazil's Ancelotti and Vinicius Junior address media ahead of World Cup opener against Morocco.

US: Brazil's Ancelotti and Vinicius Junior address media ahead of World Cup opener against Morocco.

Jun 13, 2026

StringersHub

SHOTLIST: NEW JERSEY, US (JUNE 12, 2026) 1. VARIOUS OF PRESS CONFERENCE AHEAD OF OPENING MATCH BETWEEN MOROCCO AND BRAZIL / PLAYER VINICIUS JUNIOR SPEAKING AT PRESS CONFERENCE / BRAZIL HEAD COACH CARLO ANCELOTTI SPEAKING AT PRESS CONFERENCE NEW JERSEY, US - JUNE 12: Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti and football player Vinicius Junior held a press conference at New York New Jersey Stadium on Friday, June 12, ahead of their team's opening match against Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ancelotti described Morocco as one of Africa's strongest teams and said he expected an entertaining contest in Brazil's first Group C match. The Brazilian coach also provided an update on Neymar, saying the forward is working hard on his recovery and could be available next week. Vinicius Junior said Brazil was ready for the challenge and determined to begin its World Cup campaign on a positive note. He added that the team had arrived at the tournament aiming to make history and return Brazil to the top of world football.
#news