Brazil and Morocco battled to a 1-1 draw in their opening 2026 World Cup match held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Morocco took an early lead in the 21st minute with a goal from Ismael Saibari. Brazil struggled to respond for much of the game, facing the prospect of their first defeat in a World Cup opener since 1934. However, Vinicius Jr. scored a remarkable individual goal to equalize for Brazil, preventing a potentially damaging loss. The draw leaves both teams with one point in Group F. The match highlighted Morocco’s competitive strength and Brazil’s resilience despite a slow start.