Brazil 1–1 Morocco: Vinicius stunner cancels out Saibari chip in New York thriller

Brazil and Morocco played out a captivating 1–1 draw at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey in front of 80,663 fans on June 13, 2026. Carlo Ancelotti's side started as favourites but were given a stern test by a Morocco side that gave as good as they got in an action-packed first half.

Morocco struck first in the 21st minute when Brahim Diaz slid a perfectly weighted throughball to Ismael Saibari, who composed himself and lobbed goalkeeper Alisson with a deft chip. Brazil responded quickly and were level by the 32nd minute through a moment of brilliance from Vinicius Júnior, who cut inside and bent a powerful strike into the top corner of Yassine Bounou's net.

The second half was a more subdued affair, though it produced late drama at both ends. Alisson was the hero in stoppage time, producing a stunning double save to deny first Neil El Aynaoui and then Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab, ensuring Brazil took a point from their Group C opener.