Brazil 1-1 Morocco: Vinícius Jr equalises with 32nd-minute goal in World Cup opener
A solo goal from Vinícius Júnior cancelled out Morocco's early strike as Brazil opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw in Group 3.
Match summary
Morocco took the lead in the 21st minute through Ismael Saibari, but Vinícius Júnior levelled the score eleven minutes later with a run from the left and a clinical finish. Neither side could find a winner, and the 1-1 scoreline held until full-time.
Vinícius Júnior's impact
The Real Madrid forward was named player of the match. He completed 26 of 31 passes (84% accuracy), according to one report, with three of his five attempts into the attacking third reaching a teammate. He registered 53 touches over the course of the match.
Group 3 outlook
The draw leaves Brazil and Morocco level on one point each at the start of the Group 3 schedule. Both teams will look to build on the result in their next fixtures.
