World Cup 2026: Brazil and Morocco draw in heavyweight Group C opener
Key takeaways
- Brazil and Morocco played out a 1-1 draw in their Group C clash at Met Life stadium, the venue that will host World Cup final.
- Issued on: 14/06/2026 - 02:05Modified: 14/06/2026 - 02:22
- By: FRANCE 24 Morocco's midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi and Brazil's Vinicius Junior fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group C football match, June 13, 2026.
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Brazil and Morocco played out a 1-1 draw in their Group C clash at Met Life stadium, the venue that will host World Cup final. Saibari's stunning lob gave Morocco an early lead, but Vinicius's superb finish dragged Brazil level before half-time, setting up a tense second half that saw both sides trade chances.
Issued on: 14/06/2026 - 02:05Modified: 14/06/2026 - 02:22
By: FRANCE 24 Morocco's midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi and Brazil's Vinicius Junior fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group C football match, June 13, 2026. © Mauro Pimentel, AFP Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant equaliser for Brazil in a 1-1 draw with Morocco on Saturday as the five-time World Cup winners made an uncertain start to the tournament in New Jersey.