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Will Brazil get out of group stage? What draw with Morocco means for global powerhouse's World Cup future originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Brazil and Morocco conjured spells in the opening match of the Group C slate of games. Vinicius Jr. uncorked a pearler toward the end of the first half, saving a point against an Atlas Lions side that looked well-equipped to compete for a deep run in the World Cup.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side showed signs of life as the match progressed. Vinicius Jr. was the standout player, dancing and prancing around the pitch while offering a steady stream of defensive contributions. Fabinho helped shore things up in midfield, while a late Alisson double save ensured that Selecao would take something from the grinding affair.
While Brazil’s resilience should be commended, its performance occasionally left something to be desired. There is also the case of the result, which has some wondering just where the Brazilians will finish in the group table.
With that, here is what you need to know about Brazil’s prospects of securing a spot in the Round of 32.
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Will Brazil get out of group stage?
Brazil's path to the knockout stage remains fairly straightforward despite its result on Saturday evening. Assuming Selecao is able to collect three points against one of Haiti or Scotland, it will finish with at least three points — a tally that very well could be enough to claim a spot in the Round of 32.
Group C outlook
| Pos | Team | PTS | GP | W | L | D | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brazil | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2. | Morocco | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 3. | Haiti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4. | Scotland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Neither Brazil nor Morocco was able to claim victory at MetLife Stadium on Saturday. Both sides are still considered favorites to secure a spot in the knockout stage. Haiti and Scotland will lock horns later Saturday night, setting the stage for one of the two sides to climb to first in the standings should they get a win,
The reality, however, is that Selecao has far more talent than Haiti and Scotland. Both sides are expected to struggle to fend off Brazil’s attacking threat. If Selecao does what it is widely expected to do, it will punch a ticket to the next round.
The eight best-performing third-place teams in the group stage will advance to the knockout rounds. With such a wide margin for error, Brazil likely needs one win to ensure it will have a chance to compete to hoist the World Cup trophy.
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Brazil odds of winning group
Despite a few holes in the roster, Brazil was considered overwhelming favorites to win its group ahead of the World Cup. DraftKings listed Selecao's chances of claiming the top spot in Group C at -310, the best mark in their group.
By comparison, Brazil was handed -110 odds to reach the quarterfinals, +210 odds to reach the semis, +400 to reach the finals and +950 to hoist the trophy.
Brazil World Cup Schedule
Here's a look at Brazil's World Cup schedule through the group stage.
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| June 13 | Brazil 1, Morocco 1 | 6 p.m. | MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ) |
| June 19 | Brazil vs. Haiti | 9 p.m. | Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia) |
| June 24 | Scotland vs. Brazil | 6 p.m. | Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, FL) |
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