Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C opener at New York New Jersey Stadium.
Morocco made a strong start and took the lead in the 21st minute through Ismael Saibari, who finished after being set up by Brahim Díaz. The goal rewarded Morocco’s early pressure and gave Brazil a difficult test in the first half.
Brazil responded before the break. In the 32nd minute, Vinícius Júnior brought Seleção level, scoring from a Bruno Guimarães assist to make it 1-1.
The first half ended with both sides level, but the match remained competitive after the restart. Brazil made changes at half-time, introducing Danilo and Fabinho, while Morocco continued to defend well and threaten on the break.
Both teams had chances to win it late, including a stoppage-time effort from Neil El Aynaoui, but Brazil’s goalkeeper made the save to keep the score level.
The draw leaves both Brazil and Morocco with one point after their opening Group C fixture.
Goals
- 21′ Ismael Saibari – Morocco
Assist: Brahim Díaz - 32′ Vinícius Júnior – Brazil
Assist: Bruno Guimarães
Key Moments
- 21′ Ismael Saibari gives Morocco the lead
- 32′ Vinícius Júnior equalises for Brazil
- 37′ Casemiro booked for Brazil
- 43′ Roger Ibañez booked for Brazil
- 45+2′ Lucas Paquetá has a low shot saved
- 80′ Bono returns after treatment
- 89′ Soufiane Rahimi replaces Ismael Saibari
- 90+9′ Neil El Aynaoui tests Brazil’s goalkeeper late
- 90+11′ Full-time: Brazil 1-1 Morocco
Substitutions
Brazil
- 46′ Danilo replaced Roger Ibañez
- 46′ Fabinho replaced Casemiro
- 61′ Matheus Cunha replaced Lucas Paquetá
- 61′ Luiz Henrique replaced Igor Thiago
- 80′ Danilo Santos replaced Bruno Guimarães
Morocco
- 65′ Chemsdine Talbi replaced Brahim Díaz
- 65′ Samir El Mourabet replaced Azzedine Ounahi
- 80′ Anass Salah-Eddine replaced Noussair Mazraoui
- 80′ Ayoube Amaimouni Echghouyab replaced Bilal El Khannouss
- 89′ Soufiane Rahimi replaced Ismael Saibari
What It Means
Brazil avoided defeat after falling behind, but this result will feel like two points dropped for one of the tournament favourites.
Morocco, meanwhile, will take confidence from a disciplined performance against one of football’s biggest nations. Their early goal and strong defensive shape gave them a valuable point in Group C.
With both teams now on one point, Group C remains open after the first round of matches.
Final Score
Brazil 1-1 Morocco
