JAKARTA – Brazil failed to win when playing the first match against Morocco in Group C of the 2026 World Cup. In the duel at Metlife Stadium, New Jersey, Sunday, June 14, 2026 early morning WIB, Brazil conceded the first goal. Vinicius Junior who saved Brazil and the match ended in a draw 1-1.
Brazil failed to show maximum performance in the first match. Not yet able to be strengthened by the top scorer in the history of Brazilian football, Neymar, who is wrestling with a calf injury, coach Carlo Ancelotti relies on Igor Thiago as the spearhead. This Brentford striker is supported by Raphinha, Lucas Paqueta and Vinicius Jr.
Even though they have a line-up of forwards who are able to show their sharpness at the club, they are not able to face Morocco’s solid defense which is led by Achraf Hakimi who has just brought Paris Saint-Germain to defend the Champions League title. Hakimi shoulder-to-shoulder with Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui was able to dampen the offensive movement of the wing duo, Raphinha and Vinicus Jr.
Brazil was a bit late to start. Watched by legends, Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos and Kaka, who brought the Selecao to the trophy for the fifth time at the 2002 World Cup, Ancelotti’s team had trouble facing Morocco. Moreover, Moroccan coach Mohamed Ouahbi had emphasized to the players not to be afraid of facing Brazil with its big name.
As a result, Brahim Diaz, who became the centre forward, forced the Brazilian back line to work hard. Even the Real Madrid player, who was loaned to AC Milan last season, gave an assist to Ismael Saibari, who finished it off for a goal in the 21st minute.
This goal started from Saibari’s action who greeted the ball from Diaz. The PSV Eindhoven player was able to pass two defenders Marquinhos and Gabriel Magalhaes. He then fired a soaring kick to deceive goalkeeper Alisson Becker who had left the goal.
Morocco also won 1-0. This situation made the Brazilian players try to rise to catch up. They played more aggressively pressing Morocco’s defense.
Their patience finally bore fruit in the 32nd minute. Vinicius Jr who received the ball from Bruno Guimaraes then showed penetration in the penalty box and fired a shot into the corner of the goal without being reached by goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.
The score changed 1-1 which made Brazil more aggressive in pressing Morocco. However, there was no additional goal even though Paqueta had a great opportunity. Only his acrobatic kick could be stopped by goalkeeper Bounou so that the draw score remained until the first half ended.
Entering the second half, Brazil performed better. Striker Igor Thiago threatened Morocco’s goal but was again thwarted by Bounou. The Al Hilal goalkeeper also saved the goal from the threat of Raphinha and Danilo.
Morocco also did not give up. In fact, Allison’s goal was almost conceded through Neil El Aynaoui’s long-range shot. The score of 1-1 lasted until the end of the match.
The result makes Morocco and Brazil occupy the second and third places. The top position is occupied by Scotland who defeated Haiti 1-0.
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