RismadarVoice Reporters, June 14, 2026
Brazil fought back from an early setback to earn a 1-1 draw against Morocco in their opening Group C fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Saturday.
The African champions stunned the five-time world champions when Ismael Saibari finished off a swift counter-attacking move to put Morocco ahead in the early stages of the contest.
Brazil responded strongly and found the equaliser in the 32nd minute through Vinicius Junior. The Real Madrid forward produced a clinical finish to restore parity and keep his side in the match.
Both teams created opportunities after the break in a closely contested encounter, but neither side was able to find a winning goal, forcing them to settle for a share of the points.
The result leaves Brazil and Morocco with one point each at the start of their World Cup campaign, with both sides now turning their attention to their remaining Group C fixtures as they seek qualification for the knockout stage.
Morocco’s disciplined performance and Brazil’s resilience ensured an entertaining contest between two of the tournament’s most closely watched teams.
