Brazil and Morocco End First Half Tied 1-1 in World Cup 2026 Opener

The first half of the match between morocco-strikes-first-against-brazil-in-world-cup-2026-opener/">Brazil and Morocco concluded with a 1-1 draw at MetLife Stadium in the United States, as part of the opening round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage.

Morocco took the lead in the 20th minute through Ismail Sabari, who scored with a lob over Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker following a precise pass from Brahim Diaz that pierced through Brazil’s defense.

Vinicius Junior equalized for Brazil in the 32nd minute with a powerful shot from inside the penalty area after receiving an assist from Bruno Guimarães, which Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was unable to save.

The 2026 World Cup kicked off last Thursday and is set to conclude on July 19, featuring participation from 48 teams across various continents. Brazil is in Group C alongside Scotland and Haiti, aiming to reclaim the title they last won in 2002.

Morocco’s Lineup Against Brazil in World Cup 2026

Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou.

Defense: Achraf Hakimi, Issa Diop, Shadi Riyad, Noussair Mazraoui.

Midfield: Ayoub Bouaddi, Azzedine Ounahi, Nail Al Ainawi.

Attack: Ibrahim Diaz, Ismail Sabari, Bilal El Khannous.

Brazil’s Lineup Against Morocco in World Cup 2026

Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker.

Defense: Roger Ibanez, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Douglas Santos.

Midfield: Casemiro, Lucas Paquetá, Bruno Guimarães.

Attack: Raphinha Diaz, Igor Thiago, Vinicius Junior.