Brazil draws 1-1 with Morocco in World Cup opener at MetLife Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 3:26 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Brazil and Morocco played to a 1-1 draw in their Group C opener at MetLife Stadium on June 14. Vinicius Junior equalized for Brazil in the 32nd minute after Morocco had taken an early lead. Brazilian manager Carlo Ancelotti noted the team appeared anxious in the first half but improved after halftime. Brazil will seek to enhance their performance in upcoming group matches, while Morocco's pace and resilience posed challenges to the Brazilian side.
- •Brazil and Morocco drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener.
- •Vinicius Junior scored the equalizer for Brazil in the 32nd minute.
- •Brazil's performance improved after halftime adjustments by Ancelotti.
- •Morocco unsettled Brazil with an early lead and solid play.
- •Brazil seeks to regroup for their next group match.
- 3:26 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Brazil 'Nerves were all over the place' in Morocco draw
"Brazil rode Vinicius Junior's 32nd-minute leveler to a 1-1 draw against Morocco in both teams' Group C opener on Saturday evening.
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