Brazil and Morocco played to a 1-1 draw in their 2026 World Cup group stage opener at New York New Jersey Stadium. The match saw Morocco take an early lead with a goal from Saibari in the 22nd minute, but Brazil responded quickly as Vinicius Junior found the equalizer in the 30th minute.
The result marks a competitive start for both teams in the tournament, with Morocco's resilient performance earning them a point against one of the tournament favorites. Brazil, despite dominating possession after the equalizer, were unable to break through Morocco's defense for a winning goal.