Brazil Held: Morocco Stun the Favourites to a 1-1 Draw
Updated 17 June 2026.
Brazil vs Morocco at World Cup 2026 finished 1-1 at MetLife Stadium, with Ismael Saibari putting Morocco ahead on 21 minutes before Vinícius Júnior rescued a point for the five-time champions on 32. Morocco, the 2022 semi-finalists, again proved they have no fear of the game’s biggest names, and Brazil were left to reflect on a frustrating opening night that echoed their recent World Cup struggles.
| Match facts | Detail |
|---|---|
| Result | Brazil 1-1 Morocco |
| Competition | World Cup 2026, Group C |
| Venue | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey |
| Scorers | Vinícius Júnior 32′ (BRA); Saibari 21′ (MAR) |
| Cards | No red cards or penalties |
How Brazil were held by Morocco
Morocco set the tone early and were rewarded when Ismael Saibari finished on 21 minutes to put them ahead. It was no shock to anyone who watched their run to the 2022 semi-finals: Morocco are organised, brave on the ball and difficult to break down, and they carried that belief into a packed MetLife Stadium.
Brazil needed a moment of quality to respond, and Vinícius Júnior provided it on 32 minutes, levelling the game and settling some nerves. The rest of the night became a test of Brazil’s patience as Morocco defended their point with discipline and threatened on the break.
A familiar frustration for Brazil
For all their possession, Brazil could not find a winner. The draw extended a run of underwhelming World Cup nights for the five-time champions, who exited in the quarter-finals in 2022 and now open another campaign without a victory. Morocco, by contrast, will feel they could have taken all three points.
There were no red cards or penalties, but the intensity was high throughout, with Morocco’s pressing forcing Brazil into rushed decisions in the final third.
What it means for Group C
The draw left Brazil and Morocco level on a point, both behind Scotland, who beat Haiti 1-0 to lead the group. In the 48-team format the top two and the best third-placed sides advance, so neither giant is in trouble, but Brazil will want a sharper response in their second fixture. Follow the group on our standings page.
What is next
Both sides return to Group C action, with kick-offs on our fixtures page and goals live on live scores. This was one of four games on a busy day three; see the full rundown in our World Cup 2026 June 13 results round-up, and the format in our complete World Cup 2026 guide.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score in Brazil vs Morocco?
Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in their World Cup 2026 Group C opener on 13 June at MetLife Stadium. Ismael Saibari scored for Morocco (21′) and Vinícius Júnior equalised (32′).
Who scored for Brazil against Morocco?
Vinícius Júnior scored Brazil’s goal on 32 minutes to cancel out Ismael Saibari’s opener for Morocco. The match finished 1-1.
Have Morocco troubled Brazil before?
Morocco reached the semi-finals at the 2022 World Cup and have built a reputation for testing the biggest sides. Holding Brazil to a 1-1 draw in 2026 continued that pattern.
Source: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C.
