Brazil, Morocco Draw 1-1 in 2026 World Cup Opener
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- Morocco opened the scoring in the 21st minute through Ismael Saibari in the Group C opener at New York/New Jersey Stadium on June 13, 2026
- Vinícius Júnior equalized for the five-time World Cup champions minutes after Saibari's strike, finishing the match at 1-1
- Both Brazil and Morocco earned one point apiece in their first Group C match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
- The matchup pitted the most successful team in World Cup history against the highest-ranked team from Africa
- The draw leaves both Group C sides level on points heading into their next fixtures, with neither securing the three points a win would have delivered
Why it matters: A Group C opener draw means Brazil — chasing a record sixth World Cup title — and Africa's top-ranked side each walk away with just one point instead of three, leaving both with work to do in their remaining group matches to avoid an early tournament exit.
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