New Jersey – The Moroccan national team began its 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Brazil in the opening match of Group C. The game was played at MetLife Stadium, where Ismail Sabari gave Morocco the lead in the 20th minute after a strong performance from the “Atlas Lions.” Brazil responded quickly, with Vinícius Júnior equalizing in the 32nd minute to end the first half level.
In the second half, both teams created several attacking chances in search of a winning goal, but the score remained unchanged until the final whistle. With this result, both Morocco and Brazil earned their first point in Group C, which also includes Haiti and Scotland.
