
A huge attraction began as what may be the most interesting match of the opening round, with Brazil and Morocco kicking off Group C of the 2026 World Cup. In the first half, Morocco were the better side and controlled most of the possession, but their lead through Ismael Saibari was canceled out by Vinícius Júnior. The teams head into halftime level at 1-1 after a very entertaining opening 45 minutes.
It was not an easy road for Brazil during their path to this competition, but the arrival of Carlo Ancelotti helped correct their trajectory. With the Italian manager, the team has looked more solid, finishing strongly against lower-ranked opponents with victories over Panama and Egypt.
For Morocco, there are no longer low expectations from fans or outsiders. Their semifinal run in Qatar makes them a real threat to every team, as they continue to rely on a very talented group of players. Their victory over Madagascar in a friendly was followed by a draw against Norway.
Second half underway
The second half is underway.
Brazil make two halftime substitutions
Fabinho replaces Casemiro, while Danilo comes on for Roger Ibáñez.
Halftime in Group C
45+4' The referee blows for halftime with Brazil and Morocco level at 1-1.
Paquetá denied by Bounou
45+1' Douglas Santos delivers a cross from the left, and Lucas Paquetá connects with an acrobatic scissor kick that bounces toward the far corner, but Yassine Bounou makes an excellent save and pushes it behind for a corner.
Four minutes added
45' The fourth official indicates four minutes of added time at the end of the first half.
Ibáñez booked for tactical foul
42' Roger Ibáñez brings down Neil El Aynaoui to stop a counterattack and receives a yellow card.
Casemiro shown a yellow card
37' Casemiro is booked for a foul on Neil El Aynaoui.
Vinícius reaches milestone with Brazil
36' Vinícius Júnior scores his 10th goal in his 50th appearance for Brazil.
GOAAAAAAAAL! Vinícius Júnior levels for Brazil
32' A combination between Raphinha and Vinícius Júnior leaves the forward alone on the left side of the box. He cuts inside onto his right foot and curls a brilliant shot into the top corner.
Hakimi misses from distance
30' A poor clearance from Brazil drops to Achraf Hakimi near the top of the penalty area, but he is off balance and sends his shot well over the goal.
Hakimi goes close again for Morocco
27' Achraf Hakimi carries the ball from midfield, drives forward into space, and fires a low shot across goal that goes just wide.
Match resumes after hydration break
25' Play resumes following the hydration break.
Hydration break
22' The referee pauses play for a hydration break.
GOAAAAAAAAL! Ismael Saibari scores for Morocco
20' A through ball finds Ismael Saibari, who lifts a composed finish over Alisson Becker after the goalkeeper fails to come out effectively.
Hakimi denies Vinícius chance
18' Raphinha plays a good through ball for Vinícius Júnior, but Achraf Hakimi tracks back well and closes the play down.
Brazil grow into the match
16' Brazil win the ball back more consistently and begin to even out the game after Morocco's strong start.
Vinícius creates Brazil's first chance
13' Vinícius Júnior makes a good run down the left and delivers a perfect cross for Igor Thiago, who is unable to direct his header properly.
Brazil vulnerable on the right
8' Brazil's right side looks very vulnerable as Morocco launch another dangerous counterattack that reaches the edge of the box, but the final decision is not well executed.
Hakimi goes close for Morocco
7' A through ball finds Achraf Hakimi on the right, and he fires a low shot across goal, but it rolls just wide of the far post.
Morocco threaten through El Aynaoui
6' Noussair Mazraoui makes a great run down the left and cuts the ball back to Neil El Aynaoui. The midfielder's shot is headed toward goal, but Brazil's defense clears it off with a last-ditch intervention.
Morocco keep pressure on Brazil
4' Brazil clear the danger well, but Morocco retain possession after the clearance and continue their attack.
Morocco earn early free kick
3' Morocco keep possession and win a free kick along the left flank.
Kickoff
The match Brazil vs Morocco begins.
The referees
The referees for this match are Slavko Vinčić (Main Referee - Slovenia), Tomaž Klančnik (Assistant Referee 1 - Slovenia), Andraž Kovačič (Assistant Referee 2 - Slovenia), Sandro Schärer (Fourth Official - Switzerland), Stéphane De Almeida (Reserve Assistant Referee - Switzerland), Bastian Dankert (Video Assistant Referee - Germany), and Willy Delajod (Assistant VAR - France).
Their group
Brazil and Morocco are in Group C, where they will compete against Haiti and Scotland. Brazil face Haiti (June 19) and Scotland (June 24), while Morocco play Scotland first (June 19) before Haiti (June 24).
Morocco's list
Brazil's list
The antecedent
While Brazil and Morocco have played each other three times in their history, only once was it at a World Cup. Brazil won that match 3-0 on June 15, 1998, with Ronaldo scoring his first ever goal in the competition, alongside Rivaldo and Bebeto.
Confirmed lineups
Brazil: Alisson; Ibanez, Gabriel, Marquinhos, Santos; Casemiro, Guimaraes; Raphinha, Paqueta, Vinicius Jr; Thiago.
Morocco: Bono; Hakimi, Diop, Riad, Mazraoui; Bouaddi, El Aynaoui; Brahim, Ounahi, El Khannouss; Saibari.
Where to watch
You can watch this match in the United States on Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling, Peacock Premium, FOX, Telemundo and Hulu + Live TV.
The stadium
The venue for this match is MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States. It has a capacity of 82,500.
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