Match Highlights: Morocco vs Brazil – World Cup 2026 (Group C)
Final Score: Brazil 1–1 Morocco
Morocco got their first goal from Ismael Saibari in the 21st minute, but the five-time champions equalized minutes later from Vinícius Júnior to give a point to both teams in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener.
Starting Lineups & Managers
Brazil:
Manager: Carlo Ancelotti
Starting XI:
Alisson; D. Santos, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Ibáñez; B. Guimarães, Casemiro, Paquetá; Raphinha, Igor Thiago, Vinicius
Morocco:
Manager: Mohamed Ouahbi
Starting XI:
Bounou; Mazraoui, Riad, Diop, Hakimi; Bouaddi, El Aynaoui; El Khannouss, Ounahi, Diaz; Saibari
Match Timeline & Key Events: Brazil 1–1 Morocco
6': Shot by N. El Aynaoui (Morocco)
7': Shot by B. El Khannouss (Morocco)
7': Shot by A. Hakimi (Morocco)
11': Shot by I. Saibari (Morocco)
20': Corner taken by B. Guimaraes, followed by a shot from L. Paqueta (Brazil)
21': GOAL Morocco: Ismael Saibari skillfully chipped goalkeeper Alisson Becker to finish a rapid counter-attack, assisted by B. Diaz
27': Shot by A. Hakimi (Morocco)
30': Shot by I. Saibari (Morocco) and shot on goal by B. Diaz (Morocco)
31': Shot by A. Hakimi (Morocco)
32': GOAL Brazil: Vinícius Júnior showcased individual brilliance by dribbling past his marker and curling a powerful effort into the roof of the net, assisted by B. Guimaraes
37': Yellow card: Casemiro (Brazil) for serious foul play
43': Yellow card: Ibañez (Brazil), following a clumsy crash
45+2': Big chance: Paquetá's crafty volley inside the box forced a stretch save from Bounou; the resulting corner was also defended away, with Marquinhos' header coming close
Half-Time (46'): Double substitution by Brazil: Ancelotti brought on Fabinho and Danilo at the break, with Ibañez and Casemiro making way due to their first-half yellow cards; no changes for Morocco
52': Brazil chance: Raphinha beat his defender on the right wing and delivered a dangerous low cross into the penalty area, and Morocco's defense cleared it quickly
61': Double Substitution for Brazil: Ancelotti brought Matheus Cunha and Luiz Henrique into the field; Lucas Paquetá and Igor Thiago went back to the bench.
65': Now the double substitution for Morocco, Samir El Mourabet, Chemsdine Talbi are IN, and Azzedine Ounahi, Brahim Díaz are OUT
68': Freekick Morocco
80': Anass Salah-Eddine is in for Noussair Mazraoui
82': Ball goes out of play for Morocco’s goal kick
83': Brazil to take a throw-in in Morocco’s area
89': Substitution for Morocco, Soufiane Rahimi IN and Ismael Saibari is OUT
89': Throw-in for Morocco
90': Morocco got a free kick in their own half
90 + 9': El Aynaoui for Morocco made a right-footed shot from 23 meters directly in front of the goal, but Alison Becker made a good save
90 + 11': Full Time – Brazil 1 – 1 Morocco
Match stats:
Possession Brazil 48% – Morocco 44%.
Shots on target: Brazil 5, Morocco 4.
Yellow cards: Brazil 2, Morocco 0
Stadium
New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Referee
Slovenia's Slavko Vincic led the referee delegation
Author: Mirza Ali
