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Brazil Forced To Settle For A Draw Against Morocco

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epa13035551 Vinicius Junior (2-R, partially seen) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the 1-1 goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Brazil against Morocco, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, 13 June 2026. EPA/OLGA FEDOROVA

Brazil were forced to share the spoils with Morocco after playing to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup Group C opener at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.

Ismael Saibari opened the scoring for the African giants in the 20th minute with an audacious goal after he lobbed keeper Alisson from outside the box.

The Selecao found the equalising goal just after half-hour mark when Vinicius Junior produced a moment of magic to find the back of the net to make it 1-1.

The two sides were forced to settle for a point each after the match ended in a stalemate.

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