Carlo Ancelotti Says Brazil Were Anxious in Morocco World Cup Draw

14 Jun 2026

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti blamed opening-night nerves for his side's sluggish first-half display in a 1-1 draw with Morocco. Ancelotti said the team was anxious at the start, lost possession too often and lacked balance before Vinicius Junior's equaliser. The Italian made halftime changes, substituting booked players Casemiro and Roger Ibanez to manage disciplinary risk. Despite the blunt post-match responses, Ancelotti praised Morocco's quality and expects Brazil to improve in their remaining Group C fixtures.