2026 World Cup: Morocco holds Brazil to a draw in opening match

Morocco earned a 1-1 draw against Brazil at MetLife Stadium in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup. Ismael Saibari scored first for Morocco in the 21st minute, before Vinicius Junior equalized for Brazil in the 32nd minute. Despite several chances in the second half, the score remained unchanged. This encouraging result gives Morocco a valuable point in the race for qualification.