Brazil draws with Morocco; Switzerland stunned by Qatar in World Cup 2026

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Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Brazil draws with Morocco; Switzerland stunned by Qatar in World Cup 2026
Summary

In early matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Brazil played Morocco to a 1-1 draw at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. After a strong start from Morocco, Ismael Saibari scored first before Vinicius Junior equalized. Switzerland faced an upset against Qatar, ending in a 1-1 draw despite dominating play. Breel Embolo's penalty was canceled out by a late header from Boualem Khoukhi. These surprising results have complicated the knockout stage prospects for both Switzerland and Brazil.

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  • Brazil and Morocco draw 1-1 in World Cup opener.
  • Vinicius Junior equalizes after Ismael Saibari's opener for Morocco.
  • Switzerland is held 1-1 by Qatar in Group B match.
  • Embolo scored a penalty for Switzerland; Khoukhi equalized late.
  • Both teams face challenging matches ahead in the group stage.
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Only three days into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and a handful of surprising outcomes have already thrown the script out of the window.It’s been hot both on and off the pitch.From Switzerland’s late ...

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