Brazil draws 1-1 with Morocco in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 4:33 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Brazil's World Cup campaign begins with a 1-1 draw against Morocco on June 14. Ismael Saibari scored for Morocco after capitalizing on Brazil's disorganized midfield, while Vinicius Junior equalized for Brazil. The match highlighted Brazil's defensive issues and lack of creativity in midfield, raising concerns for their title aspirations. Coach Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged the need for significant improvement and emphasized the importance of the upcoming match against Haiti on June 19.
- •Brazil's equalizer came from Vinicius Junior.
- •Casemiro was substituted at halftime due to midfield struggles.
- •Brahim Diaz assisted Morocco's opening goal.
- •Brazil faces Haiti next on June 19.
- •Ancelotti warns against expecting perfection in early matches.
- 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — Brazil's frailties laid bare in shaky World Cup opener
"Brazil's defensive frailties, lack of creativity and problems at full-back were exposed in a 1-1 draw with Morocco in their World Cup opener, raising doubts over their chances of lifting a sixth title.Against Morocco, Brahim Diaz capitalised on Lucas Paqueta losing possession and a disorganised midfield to slice open Brazil's defence and set up Ismael Saibari for the opener.
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