World Cup – Vinicius scores as Brazil draws 1-1 with Morocco

The first round of Group C matches in the 2026 World Cup took place at the Metropolitan Life Stadium. Brazil, the "Samba Army," came from behind to draw 1-1 with Morocco after Vinicius Jr. scored the winning goal.

Six minutes into the match, Morocco created an attacking opportunity when Achraf passed the ball to Brahim Diaz in the penalty area, whose shot was blocked. Shortly after, Moroccan midfielder El Añowi received a pass from Azedin Onási and unleashed a powerful shot, but it was cleared by a Moroccan player.

In the 9th minute, Casemiro made a diagonal pass, and Rafinha received the ball outside the penalty area before taking a long-range shot, but the ball was blocked by an opposing player. In the 14th minute, Brazil continued their attack, with Vinicius breaking through the defense and crossing the ball, but Igor Thiago's header posed no threat.

In the 21st minute, Brahim Diaz played a through ball to Ismail Sebarri, who then chipped the ball over Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson to give Morocco a 1-0 lead. In the 29th minute, Achraf Hakimi crossed the ball, but El Añoui's header went wide.

In the 30th minute, Ismail Sebarri received the ball and shot from the penalty area, but the shot was cleared. Then Brahim Diaz took a low shot, but the shot was too weak and the ball was caught by Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson.

In the 32nd minute, Guimarães played a through ball into the penalty area, where Vinicius Jr. broke through the defense and fired a shot into the net, leveling the score at 1-1 for Brazil. In the 37th minute, Casemiro fouled El Añowi while vying for the ball and was shown a yellow card by the referee.

In first-half stoppage time, Douglas Santos chipped a pass to Paqueta in the penalty area, who volleyed the ball, but it was saved by Moroccan goalkeeper Yassin Bounou. Shortly after, Rafinha took a corner, and Marquinhos headed the ball wide.

In the 52nd minute of the second half, Paqueta orchestrated an attack, and Igor Thiago received the ball and shot, but the ball was intercepted by Moroccan goalkeeper Yassin Bounou. In the 61st minute, Brazil substituted Cunha and Luis Enrique for Paqueta and Igor Thiago.

In the 78th minute, Vinicius passed the ball back from the penalty area, and Rafinha took a shot, but the ball was caught by Moroccan goalkeeper Yassin Bonou. In the 83rd minute, Moroccan defender Diop made a mistake when passing the ball back, and Rafinha was about to challenge for the ball when Yassin Bonou saved the shot.

In the second half stoppage time, Brazil launched a counter-attack from a corner kick, and Danilo Santos' header went wide. Eight minutes later, El Ainawi received the ball outside the penalty area and took a long-range shot, but it was blocked by Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson. Amamuni then took a follow-up shot, but Alisson also made the save.

Brazil ultimately drew 1-1 with Morocco.

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