Morocco and Brazil played to a 1-1 draw in their opening Group Stage match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on June 13.Morocco delivered an impressive performance and controlled large periods of the game against the five-time world champions, showing the same confidence that helped them reach the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup.The North Africans opened the scoring in the 21st minute when Brahim Diaz provided a well-timed pass to Ismail Saibari.The PSV Eindhoven midfielder calmly chipped the ball over Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson to give Morocco a deserved lead.

Morocco continued to create chances and looked the more dangerous side, with young midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi attracting praise for an outstanding display on his World Cup debut.Achraf Hakimi and other Moroccan players also threatened but were unable to add a second goal.Brazil struggled to impose themselves, with the midfield partnership of Casemiro and Bruno Guimaraes failing to gain control.

However, Vinicius Junior produced a moment of individual brilliance to score an equaliser and bring Brazil back into the match despite Morocco's dominance.

After halftime, Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti introduced several substitutes, including Fabinho, Danilo, Matheus Cunha and Luiz Henrique, which helped his side enjoy more possession.Even so, Morocco remained organised defensively and goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was rarely tested.Late in stoppage time, Neil El Aynaoui nearly won the game for Morocco, but Alisson made an important save.The result leaves both teams in a strong position in the group.Brazil will next face Haiti before taking on Scotland, while Morocco will meet Scotland and then Haiti in their remaining group matches.