Unfancied Brazil will stay sharp at the World Cup, Casemiro says
Brazil's midfielder Casemiro believes that being considered underdogs could benefit the team in the upcoming World Cup. The team aims for a sixth title despite not having won the trophy in 24 years. Brazil will open their campaign against Morocco on June 13, 2026.
- ▪Brazil is the most decorated team in World Cup history with five titles.
- ▪Casemiro stated that the team has a strong mix of experienced and young players.
- ▪The team has faced challenges in the lead-up to the tournament, including a change of manager and president.
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Sport|World Cup 2026Unfancied Brazil will stay sharp at the World Cup, Casemiro saysBrazil are aiming for a record-extending sixth world title at the 2026 tournament in North America.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoBrazil midfielder Casemiro speaks to the media after arriving for the FIFA World Cup at Newark Liberty International Airport [Caean Couto/Imagn Images via Reuters]By Al Jazeera Staff and ReutersPublished On 3 Jun 20263 Jun 2026Brazil midfielder Casemiro believes being a “step behind” other World Cup 2026 favourites could work in the team’s favour when the tournament kicks off in North America next week.Brazil are the only team to have played in every World Cup and…
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