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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 ended in a 1-1 draw in their World Cup opener on June 14 in New Jersey. Ismael Saibari gave Morocco the lead in the 21st minute, but Vinícius Júnior equalized shortly after. Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti noted his team's nervousness and lack of possession, especially in the first half. He expressed optimism for improvement in the next match against Haiti on Friday. The fitness of star player Neymar is uncertain following a calf issue that kept him out of the Morocco game.

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  • •Ancelotti's first World Cup match as coach ends in a draw.
  • •Saibari scored first for Morocco at 21 minutes.
  • •Vinícius Júnior leveled the score for Brazil just after 30 minutes.
  • •Brazil will face Haiti in their next match on June 16.
  • •Neymar's availability for the Haiti match remains uncertain.
Latest Updates
  • 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Ancelotti ‘very clear’ about what ‘anxious’ Brazil must improve after 1-1 draw vs. Morocco
  • 7:57 AMYahoo Sports — Honest Ancelotti says Brazil were 'nervous' in 'tough' opening draw
What they're saying
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Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti examines Brazil’s 1-1 draw against Morocco in their 2026 World Cup debut: ‘The team was anxious, gave the ball away, and lacked balance on the field,’ but the result...

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Carlo Ancelotti did not enjoy his first World Cup game as a coach. His Brazil side, the record five-times champions, lumbered to a 1-1 draw against 2022 semi-finalists Morocco in New Jersey.

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