Brazil draws 1-1 with Morocco in World Cup opener at Metlife Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 1:55 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Brazil played to a 1-1 draw against Morocco in their opening match of the World Cup at Metlife Stadium. Ismael Saibari opened the scoring for Morocco with a lob over Alisson before Vinicius Jr equalized with a powerful strike just before halftime. Brazil struggled to maintain possession, completing only 69 passes in the final third compared to Morocco's 123. The performance was criticized, especially with Neymar absent due to injury. Brazil's next match is scheduled against Haiti, where they aim to improve on their current form.
- •Brazil's World Cup opener ends in a 1-1 draw.
- •Vinicius Jr scored to equalize after Morocco's early lead.
- •Brazil struggled in the final third, with low pass completion.
- •Neymar missed the match due to a calf strain.
- •Next match for Brazil is against Haiti.
- 1:55 AMYahoo Sports — How five-time World Cup winners Brazil stumbled to draw with Morocco
"Brazil may have claimed a 1-1 draw over Morocco at the Metlife Stadium in their first World Cup match in Group B thanks to a stunning strike from Vinicius Jr, but his team were poor.Carlo Ancelotti’...
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