World Cup 2026: recap and goals from the 1-1 draw between Morocco and Brazil

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Mohamed Rek

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13.06.26 FT World Cup

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Morocco and Brazil played out a 1-1 draw in a fiercely contested encounter at MetLife Stadium, marking the opening day of Group C at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

In an electrifying atmosphere, the Atlas Lions delivered a rock-solid performance against one of the tournament favorites, showing grit and impressive tactical discipline.

The Moroccans drew first blood through Ismaël Saibari, who calmly finished off a brilliant move initiated by Ibrahim Diaz in the 21st minute.

The Brazilian response was swift. In the 32nd minute, Vinicius Junior brought the game level with a stunning curling strike that nestled into the top corner.

Backed by 80,663 spectators, both teams battled intensely and kept the tempo high right up to the final whistle, but neither could break the deadlock.

With this result, Morocco and Brazil kick off their World Cup campaigns with a point apiece. In the other Group C fixture, Scotland defeated Haiti to take sole possession of the top spot with three points.

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