Vinícius Jr. awarded MOTM as Brazil draws with Morocco in World Cup

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 5:40 PM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Vinícius Jr. awarded MOTM as Brazil draws with Morocco in World Cup
Summary

In a World Cup match on June 14 in New York, Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco. Vinícius Jr. scored Brazil's equalizing goal and was named Man of the Match despite mixed reactions from viewers. Many felt Morocco's Ayyoub Bouaddi deserved the accolade over Vinícius, highlighting ongoing debates about the player’s performances on the international stage. The game marked the beginning of Brazil's World Cup campaign under coach Carlo Ancelotti, raising expectations for the team's future matches.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • Brazil plays Morocco in World Cup match
  • Match ends in a 1-1 draw
  • Vinícius Jr. scores equalizer for Brazil
  • Viewers express discontent over MOTM decision
  • Ayyoub Bouaddi suggested as MVP alternative
Latest Updates
  • 5:40 PMYahoo SportsFans fume over Real Madrid star’s World Cup MOTM award
What they're saying
"

Viewers of the World Cup meeting between Brazil and Morocco have made clear their disappointment with the awarding of the Man of the Match prize.This comes after Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. was na...

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days