Ronaldo: Brazil's Group is Tough and Morocco is One of Our Strongest Opponents
Brazilian football legend Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima shared his opinion on his national team's group for the 2026 World Cup, which includes Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti, during his participation in the ceremony unveiling the tournament's schedule and venues.
Ronaldo confirmed that the draw was "strong and tough," emphasizing that every match in Group C will be a real test against the Brazilian team. He said, "Morocco has been playing impressive football for the past five or six years, and reaching the semi-finals of the Qatar World Cup confirms that they are fierce competitors. It will be an extremely difficult match."
The Brazilian legend praised the remarkable progress of the Moroccan national team, considering their match to be one of the toughest in the group stage. He also spoke about the Scottish team, saying, "The match against Scotland is always challenging, but playing at 6 p.m. will suit us, as the temperature won’t be too high."
Regarding the match against Haiti, Ronaldo explained that Brazil remains the favorite, but he did not rule out the possibility of surprises.
He also commented on the timing of the opening match between Scotland and Haiti in Boston at 11 PM local time, emphasizing that its start at 2 AM UK time is a "difficult time for the fans."
Ronaldo concluded his statements by emphasizing that the strength of the opponents or the difficulty of the schedule will not diminish the fans' passion or the teams' desire to deliver an exceptional edition of the World Cup. He added, "We will play matches in Miami, New York, and Philadelphia… everything looks great. It will be a beautiful tournament."
Ronaldo confirmed that the draw was "strong and tough," emphasizing that every match in Group C will be a real test against the Brazilian team. He said, "Morocco has been playing impressive football for the past five or six years, and reaching the semi-finals of the Qatar World Cup confirms that they are fierce competitors. It will be an extremely difficult match."
The Brazilian legend praised the remarkable progress of the Moroccan national team, considering their match to be one of the toughest in the group stage. He also spoke about the Scottish team, saying, "The match against Scotland is always challenging, but playing at 6 p.m. will suit us, as the temperature won’t be too high."
Regarding the match against Haiti, Ronaldo explained that Brazil remains the favorite, but he did not rule out the possibility of surprises.
He also commented on the timing of the opening match between Scotland and Haiti in Boston at 11 PM local time, emphasizing that its start at 2 AM UK time is a "difficult time for the fans."
Ronaldo concluded his statements by emphasizing that the strength of the opponents or the difficulty of the schedule will not diminish the fans' passion or the teams' desire to deliver an exceptional edition of the World Cup. He added, "We will play matches in Miami, New York, and Philadelphia… everything looks great. It will be a beautiful tournament."