Vinícius Cancels Out Saibari as Brazil and Morocco Draw 1-1
Vinícius Júnior’s brilliant strike cancelled out Ismael Saibari’s opener as Brazil and Morocco shared the points in a 1-1 Group C draw in front of more than 80,000 in New York.
B razil and Morocco shared the points in a 1-1 draw to open Group C, played before a crowd of 80,663 at the New York/New Jersey Stadium. Ismael Saibari put Morocco ahead before Vinícius Júnior levelled for Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil.
Two moments of quality
Morocco struck first in the 21st minute, Saibari finishing a rapid counter by chipping goalkeeper Alisson. Brazil responded on 32 minutes through Vinícius Júnior, who beat his marker and curled home a fine equaliser. The second half turned tactical and physical, and Ancelotti made changes at the break with two players booked, but neither side found a winner.
It is a respectable opening point for both heavyweights and leaves Group C finely poised after the first round.
Reporting: based on official FIFA match data and reports from ESPN, CBS Sports and Outlook, June 13-14, 2026.