Morocco 1, Brazil 1: Vinícius Júnior but Brazil held at WC by impressive Morocco

The lead

June 13, 2026 — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA — Vinícius Júnior but Brazil held at WC by impressive Morocco. Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute, giving five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco on Saturday.

How the match unfolded

This Group C match finished 1-1 for Morocco over Brazil in regulation on the official ESPN match center. Morocco seized early momentum when Ismael Saibari (Morocco) right footed shot from outside the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Brahim Díaz with a through ball following a fast break. in the 21'. The final swing came in the 32' when Vinícius Júnior (Brazil) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Bruno Guimarães.. 80,663 fans were in the building at MetLife Stadium.

Key passages from the live ESPN commentary feed:

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Cards, fouls, and controversy

Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute, giving five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco on Saturday.

Bookings: 2 yellow cards were issued per the official match log.

What it means in the tournament

Morocco leave MetLife Stadium with a result that moves them forward in the 48-team bracket. In Group C, table points, goal difference, and fair-play tiebreakers all matter across the opening 72 group matches before the new Round of 32 begins.

What comes next

Both Morocco and Brazil continue Group C play on the FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule before the knockout stage opens June 28.

*Sources: ESPN match center, ESPN match feed, FIFA World Cup 2026. AthX covers MLB trading; this recap is for World Cup fans following the North America tournament. Information only; not financial advice.*