2026 World Cup: Brazil held to draw by Morocco (1-1) after intense match

Brazil and Morocco drew 1-1 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey in the first Group C clash of the 2026 World Cup. Ismael Saibari opened the scoring for Morocco in the 21st minute from a Brahim Díaz assist, before Vinícius Júnior equalized for Brazil in the 32nd minute. Both teams share second place in the group with one point each and will face Haiti and Scotland in their second group matches.