Brazil and Morocco draw 1-1 in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 1:21 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Brazil faced Morocco in their World Cup opener on June 13, 2026, and the match ended in a 1-1 draw. Morocco initially went ahead with a goal from Ismael Saibari, but Brazil's Vinicius Junior equalized later in the match. Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti emphasized the importance of patience after a shaky start, noting that this was just the first match of the tournament. Ancelotti and Vinicius admitted improvements are needed as they move forward in the competition.
- •Match took place on June 13, 2026.
- •Morocco led 1-0 after Ismael Saibari's goal.
- •Vinicius Junior scored the equalizer for Brazil.
- •Ancelotti called for patience in the tournament's early phase.
- •Brazil's next match is crucial for advancement.
- 1:21 AMYahoo Sports — Ancelotti urges patience as Brazil make slow World Cup start
"Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said that "you don't win a World Cup based on your first match" after the five-time champions laboured to a 1-1 draw with Morocco on Saturday.You dont win a World Cup based on your first match."
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