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Brazil and Morocco play to 1-1 draw in World Cup opener

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 1:56 AM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Brazil and Morocco play to 1-1 draw in World Cup opener
Summary

Brazil and Morocco finished with a 1-1 draw in their World Cup opener at New Jersey New York Stadium on June 14. Vinicius Jr scored a stunning equalizer for Brazil, who trailed after Ismael Saibari's goal for Morocco. Despite Vinicius' brilliance, Brazil's overall performance raised concerns, leading to questions about team cohesion and tactics under head coach Carlo Ancelotti. Brazil, aiming for a first World Cup title since 2002, are expected to progress and will face Haiti on June 19.

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Status Watch
  • •Brazil scores equalizer after trailing 1-0
  • •Vinicius Jr's goal prevents Brazil's first opening game loss since 1934
  • •Casemiro replaced at halftime amid struggles
  • •Brazil next faces Haiti on June 19
  • •Concerns about team balance and midfield depth
Latest Updates
  • 1:56 AMYahoo Sports — Has Vinicius Jr brilliance just papered over the Brazilian cracks?
  • 1:56 AMBBC Sport — Has Vinicius Jr brilliance just papered over the Brazilian cracks?
What they're saying
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Vinicius Jr scores a wonder goal to rescue his side but Brazil's performance against Morocco raises more questions than answers.

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Vinicius Jr scores a wonder goal to rescue his side but Brazil's performance against Morocco raises more questions than answers.

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