Morocco vs Brazil world cup 2026
The opening FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between Brazil and Morocco ended in a 1-1 draw on June 13, 2026, at the New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium). [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Match Overview
Morocco took an unexpected lead in the 21st minute when Ismael Saibari capitalized on a defensive misunderstanding between Marquinhos and Gabriel, skillfully chipping the ball over Brazil's goalkeeper, Alisson Becker. Brazil responded just over 10 minutes later in the 31st minute, with Vinícius Júnior netting a brilliant solo equalizer to rescue a point for the five-time world champions. [6]
Morocco put on an impressive display, outshooting Brazil with 13 total shots compared to Brazil's 8. In the final moments of stoppage time, Alisson kept the Seleção safe from defeat with a clutch double save. 
Key Statistics
| Statistic [1, 8, 9, 10, 11] | Brazil | Morocco |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 (Vinícius Júnior 31') | 1 (Ismael Saibari 21') |
| Shots (On Target) | 8 (5) | 13 (4) |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Passing Accuracy | 87% | 88% |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Fouls | 16 | 14 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 (Casemiro, Roger Ibañez) | 0 |
Lineups
- Brazil (4-2-3-1): Alisson Becker; Douglas Santos, Gabriel Magalhães, Marquinhos, Roger Ibañez (Danilo 45'); Bruno Guimarães (Danilo 79'), Casemiro (Fabinho 45'); Vinícius Júnior, Lucas Paquetá (Matheus Cunha 60'), Raphinha; Igor Thiago (Luiz Henrique 60'). [1, 10]
- Morocco (4-2-3-1): Yassine Bounou; Achraf Hakimi, Issa Diop, Chadi Riad, Noussair Mazraoui (Anass Salah-Eddine 79'); Ayyoub Bouaddi, Neil El Aynaoui; Brahim Díaz (Chemsdine Talbi 64'), Azzedine Ounahi (Samir El Mourabet 64'), Bilal El Khannouss (Ayoube Amaimouni 79'); Ismael Saibari (Soufiane Rahimi 88'). [1, 12, 13]
Brazil vs Morocco Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup™, FOX Sports · FOX Sports · 2026 M06 14
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