Achraf Hakimi of Morocco competes for the ball against Vinicius Junior of Brazil during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 13, 2026
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Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco in their FIFA World Cup Group C opener on Saturday (June 13, 2026), with Vinicius Jr’s fine strike cancelling out a goal from Ismael Saibari.
Morocco made the brighter start and took the lead in the 21st minute when Saibari finished a swift counter-attack, racing through the middle to convert Brahim Diaz’s through ball.
FIFA World Cup 2026 | Brazil vs Morocco
They controlled much of the first half and threatened again before Brazil levelled through a moment of quality from Vinicius, who cut in from the left and curled a right-footed shot into the top corner in the 32nd minute.
Brazil improved after halftime following several substitutions by coach Carlo Ancelotti, pressing higher and enjoying more possession. However, they struggled to break down Morocco’s low block as both sides earned a point.
Published – June 14, 2026 05:55 am IST
