Brazil and Morocco draw 1-1 in Ancelotti's World Cup debut

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Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Brazil and Morocco draw 1-1 in Ancelotti's World Cup debut
Summary

Brazil and Morocco played to a 1-1 draw in Carlo Ancelotti's first FIFA World Cup match as Brazil manager on June 14, 2026. Morocco took an early lead through Ismael Saibari before Vinicius Jr. equalized with a curling shot. Despite creating chances in the second half, Brazil failed to secure a victory., the decision to leave 19-year-old striker Endrick on the bench throughout the match has sparked significant debate among supporters. Ancelotti declined to explain the choice, opting to focus on the team's overall performance instead of individual players.

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  • Brazil's match against Morocco ends in a 1-1 draw.
  • Ismael Saibari scores for Morocco; Vinicius Jr. equalizes for Brazil.
  • Endrick remains on the bench, raising questions from supporters.
  • Ancelotti avoids commenting on Endrick's absence from the match.
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  • 6:45 AMYahoo SportsAncelotti refuses to explain why Real Madrid forward was left on the bench vs Morocco: ‘Not gonna comment’
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Carlo Ancelotti’s first FIFA World Cup match as Brazil manager ended in a 1-1 draw against Morocco, but much of the post-match discussion centred around a player who never stepped onto the pitch.Bra...

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