World Cup 2026: the Brazil vs Morocco clash sets a new record

13.06.26 FT World Cup

Brazil

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Morocco

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On Saturday, Brazil and Morocco delivered a particularly high-paced encounter for their World Cup 2026 opener.

This exciting fixture clearly caught the attention of fans. Despite the 1-1 draw, a remarkable statistic emerged according to OptaJoe's data.

The ball remained in play for 59 minutes and 13 seconds, the highest active play time recorded so far in this international tournament. With a fast-paced game, dictated by the clear instructions of both coaches, this match already demonstrates the hunger both squads are bringing to the tournament.

Joshua SOSSOU

Editorfr, en, ar

As a sports fan, and particularly a football fan, I've been putting my writing talent to good use for a number of years now to promote African talent and the continent's football in general. On Foot Africa, enjoy reading each of my lines.

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