Brazil and Morocco Draw at the Final Venue

Brazil and Morocco drew 1-1 in the Group C opener of the 2026 World Cup in East Rutherford, in a balanced match held at the final venue. Ismael Saibari opened the scoring for Morocco, but Vinícius Júnior equalized for Brazil in a high-intensity clash at MetLife Stadium. The result leaves both teams with one point in the group standings.

Despite Brazil's territorial dominance, Morocco's defense remained compact, hindering offensive transitions. Vinícius Júnior, with an individual burst, secured the equalizer before halftime, highlighting Brazil's reliance on moments of individual brilliance against low-block defenses. For Morocco, the 1-1 draw at MetLife Stadium reinforces the image of a resilient team that already eliminated European sides in 2022.

Saibari, with the opening goal, showed that Walid Regragui's squad knows how to strike at the right moments. The away point could be decisive for qualification. The match also highlighted Morocco's counterattacking strategy, leveraging the speed of players like Hakim Ziyech and Sofiane Boufal.