Brazil's unbeaten streak continues after 1-1 draw with Morocco

Brazil, a favorite to win the 2026 World Cup, began their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco. Vinícius Júnior's 32nd-minute equalizer secured a draw for the Seleção, extending their remarkable 92-year unbeaten record in opening World Cup matches. The match took place at the New Jersey-New York Stadium in the United States.

Morocco, a semifinalist in the 2022 Qatar World Cup, proved a formidable opponent. The rankings showed little separation between the teams, with Brazil at sixth and Morocco at seventh in the FIFA rankings. Brazil fielded a strong attacking lineup including Vinícius Júnior and Raphinha, while Morocco countered with their captain Achraf Hakimi and the dynamic 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouadi.

Morocco struck first in the 21st minute when Brahim Diaz threaded a pass through Brazil's defense. Ismaël Saibari skillfully chipped the ball over the advancing goalkeeper Alisson Becker to score. Brazil, initially unsettled by Morocco's aggressive play, found their breakthrough thanks to the individual brilliance of Vinícius Júnior. He dribbled inside from the left of the penalty area and unleashed a powerful right-footed shot into the corner, leaving the Moroccan goalkeeper with no chance.

Despite further exchanges, Morocco's goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made several key saves, preventing Brazil from securing a victory. BBC noted that Brazil started slower than Morocco's intensity in the heat, but Vinícius Júnior's skill ultimately preserved their long-standing opening match record.

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Brazil started slower than Morocco's intensity in the heat. But thanks to Vinícius Júnior's exceptional individual skill, they were able to continue their 92-year unbeaten record in opening World Cup matches.