Football
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.
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In brief
Ismael Saibari put Morocco ahead in the 21st minute of the Group 3 encounter.
Vinícius Júnior equalised in the 32nd minute with a solo goal, cutting in from the left and finishing precisely.
The Brazilian was named player of the match, completing 84% of his passes and registering 53 touches.
The 1-1 draw means Brazil and Morocco each take one point from their opening World Cup fixture.
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.
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Sources and context
- Vinícius Júnior
- scored Brazil's equaliser and was named MVP against Morocco
- Ismael Saibari
- scored Morocco's opening goal in the 21st minute
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