Vinicius Jr. Sparks Brazil to a Draw as Morocco Stands Firm in World Cup Opener
TL;DR
Brazil opened their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco at MetLife Stadium after a sluggish first half that saw Morocco dominate possession and pressure. Ismael Saibari gave the Africans the lead in the 21st minute, but Vinicius Junior answered with a stunning goal in the 32nd to level the match and spark Brazil’s momentum in the second half. The result keeps Brazil in a favorable position in Group C, with Haiti and Scotland next on the schedule as they chase a sixth world title.
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