Brazil’s pursuit of a sixth star gets off to a stumbling start as Morocco draw 1-1

FIFA World Cup 2026: Brazil held Morocco 1-1 on Carlo Ancelotti’s World Cup debut in New Jersey. Vinicius Jr’s equalizer canceled out Ismael Saibari’s opener in a tense Group C start.

Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco in the opening round of Group C. (Photo by Reuters)

New York,UPDATED: 14 ​​Jun 2026 05:50 IST

Carlo Ancelotti’s World Cup debut as Brazil boss ended without the trademark Joga Bonito as the five-time champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco in New Jersey. Ismael Saibari fired the Atlas Lions ahead before Vinicius Jr produced a moment of brilliance to rescue a point in a fiercely contested Group C opener.

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Debodinna Chakraborty

Published on:

14 Jun 2026 05:49 IST