Brazil vs Morocco LIVE: Score, Goals and Updates From 2026 World Cup Group C Clash
Brazil 1-1: Full-time Analysis
A draw is how the highly anticipated Group C opener in New Jersey ends, and the 1-1 scoreline is a fair reflection of an absorbing contest.
Morocco flew out of the blocks and deservedly took the lead, but Brazil gradually settled into the game and found their equaliser through a moment of quality.
The second half was equally balanced, with the Selecao enjoying more of the initiative after the restart while the Atlas Lions remained organised enough to frustrate the five-time world champions.
Morocco, in particular, will take immense confidence from holding one of football's traditional powerhouses and will fancy their chances against Scotland and Haiti in the remaining group fixtures.
As for Carlo Ancelotti and Brazil, there were encouraging signs, but there is still work to be done to smooth out the imperfections that surfaced during the match.
Given the quality and experience within their ranks, however, they will still back themselves to navigate the rest of the group successfully.
Brazil 1-1 Morocco: Group C heavyweight clash ends in a draw
82 min: Brazil briefly think they have a corner, but VAR intervenes under the new protocol and overturns the decision after confirming Danilo got the final touch. Goal kick to Morocco.
83 min: A searching pass releases Raphinha, prompting Yassine Bounou to race off his line and clear the danger. The Moroccan goalkeeper comes off second best in the collision and requires treatment after the challenge.
84 min: Bounou is back on his feet and play resumes, much to the relief of the Moroccan bench.
85 min: Vinícius Júnior attempts to weave his magic once again, but Morocco stands firm and eventually regain possession through disciplined defending.
86 min: The tempo has dipped slightly as the game edges towards its conclusion, but it is Morocco who are now enjoying more control in midfield.
87 min: The Atlas Lions work another opening down the flank and deliver a cross into the box, but Marquinhos is alert to the danger and clears confidently.
88 min: Ismael Saibari is withdrawn, with Soufiane Rahimi coming on as Morocco adds fresh legs for the final minutes.
89 min: A Moroccan free-kick is swung into the area, but Brazil’s defence deals with it effectively. Matheus Cunha looks to break forward, but is quickly dispossessed under pressure.
The referee signals an additional 10 minutes.
90+1 min: Vinícius Júnior fails to get past Achraf Hakimi but wins a corner in the process. The resulting delivery is dealt with before a second phase of pressure is cleared for yet another corner.
90+3 min: Cunha delivers again from the set-piece, but Morocco stand firm. Brazil recycle possession and carves out a shooting opportunity, though a substitute fires straight at Bounou.
90+5 min: Morocco wins a corner of their own, but it comes to nothing as Brazil deal with the danger comfortably.
90+6 min: Fabinho concedes a foul in midfield, offering Morocco another set-piece chance. However, the delivery lacks quality, and Alisson gathers with ease.
90+7 min: Alisson launches a long ball forward, but Morocco read it well, with Bounou quickly responding from the other end to clear his lines.
90+8 min: Vinícius attempts to spin away from his marker but is denied as Morocco breaks at speed and comes within inches of a winner. Alisson produces a brilliant double save before conceding a corner.
90+9 min: Hakimi swings in the resulting corner, but Brazil hold firm once again to repel the danger.
90+10 min: Full-time in New Jersey. Brazil and Morocco share the points after a pulsating 1-1 draw.
Brazil 1-1 Morocco: A cagey affair with little to separate the sides
68 min: The referee calls for a hydration break, offering both benches a brief pause as coaches step in to deliver fresh tactical instructions.
70 min: We are back underway, and Morocco attempt to strike quickly from the restart, but a misplaced pass in a promising move allows Brazil to clear their lines.
71 min: A clever through ball finds Ismael Saibari, who angles his effort over the bar. However, the flag was already up for offside, so it would not have counted regardless.
72 min: The momentum appears to have swung back towards Morocco, who have rediscovered the composure and intensity that marked their strong start to the match.
73 min: Popular American streamer IShowSpeed is spotted in the VIP section, mingling with high-profile guests, including PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, alongside legends Roberto Carlos and Ronaldo Nazário.
74 min: Morocco remain on the ball, but a hopeful long pass fails to find a teammate. Brazil deals with it comfortably and look to recycle possession from the back.
75 min: Brazil’s patient build-up is disrupted as Vinícius Júnior is dispossessed while attempting to beat his marker. Morocco regain possession and push forward once more.
76 min: The Atlas Lions continue to probe, slowly working their way into advanced areas. A dangerous cross flashes across the face of Brazil’s goal, but Marquinhos reacts sharply to clear what could have been a costly moment.
77 min: Vinícius Júnior bursts forward again, linking up with Raphinha, but the winger’s first-time effort is comfortably gathered by Yassine Bounou, who continues to impress for Morocco.
78 min: Morocco make further changes, with Anass Salah-Eddine and Ayoube Amaimouni replacing Noussair Mazraoui and Bilal El Khannouss in search of fresh energy.
80 min: Brazil respond with a substitution of their own, as Danilo Santos replaces Bruno Guimarães in midfield as both sides shuffle their packs for the final stages.
Brazil 1-1 Morocco: Seleção chase the second goal
56 min: Morocco almost invite pressure upon themselves while attempting to build from the back. Igor Thiago closes down aggressively but goes a step too far, conceding a foul that allows the Atlas Lions to reset.
58 min: Brazil then have their own anxious moment, casually exchanging passes in dangerous areas just in front of their penalty box. Morocco threaten to pounce, but the Seleção escape unpunished.
59 min: The five-time world champions continue their search for a winner. They patiently construct their attacks, hoping to catch Morocco out of shape, but the Atlas Lions remain disciplined and alert to every danger.
60 min: The momentum has shifted in Brazil's favour. However, Morocco are taking risks with their insistence on building from the back and could be punished if they are not more careful in possession.
61 min: Carlo Ancelotti rolls the dice again. Matheus Cunha and Luiz Henrique are introduced as Igor Thiago and Lucas Paquetá make way in Brazil's latest tactical reshuffle.
62 min: Brazil retain control and look a far more polished outfit than the one that started the first half. Ismael Saibari brings down Bruno Guimarães in midfield just as the Newcastle United man was accelerating towards the Moroccan penalty area.
63 min: Morocco respond with changes of their own. Bilal El Khannouss is replaced by Chemsdine Talbi, while Samir El Mourabet comes on for Azzedine Ounahi to inject fresh energy into the side.
65 min: Brazil immediately resume their attacking intent after the substitutions. Luiz Henrique finds space in a dangerous position, but his cross fails to beat the first defender. A disappointing delivery from the substitute.
67 min: Henrique is involved again, this time slipping Bruno Guimarães through in a promising area. The midfielder drills a cutback into the box, but it evades the only Brazilian shirt waiting in the middle as another opportunity goes begging for the Seleção.
Brazil 1-1 Morocco: Ancelotti's men on the ascendancy
We are back underway in New Jersey.
Carlo Ancelotti is the first to turn to his bench, with the Italian tactician reshuffling his pack at the break. Fabinho and Danilo are introduced in place of Casemiro and Roger Ibañez as Brazil look to gain greater control of the contest.
45 min: Brazil restart the second half and immediately go on the front foot. The Seleção force an early corner as they search for a quick breakthrough.
46 min: Raphinha takes the set-piece short with a low delivery, but Morocco deal with it comfortably. Brazil recycle possession and earn another opportunity, yet a different approach yields the same outcome as the Atlas Lions stand firm.
47 min: Morocco enjoy a spell of possession of their own before Achraf Hakimi is brought down by Bruno Guimarães. The referee spots the infringement and awards a free-kick to the Atlas Lions.
50 min: Morocco slow the tempo and string together a series of neat passes, demonstrating the composure that has characterised much of their performance.
51 min: Vinícius Júnior attempts to pick out a teammate in the final third, but Morocco clear their lines with ease. Nonetheless, Brazil are beginning to apply sustained pressure.
52 min: Igor Thiago goes close again for Brazil. The Brentford striker finds space inside the box, but Yassine Bounou produces another excellent save to deny the Seleção the lead.
53 min: Fabinho is penalised after deliberately stepping across Hakimi's path to halt Morocco's momentum. The referee quickly blows for a foul, much to the frustration of the Brazilian midfielder.
54 min: Morocco attempt to launch another attack, but the move fizzles out as they are penalised for a foul on Lucas Paquetá, handing Brazil a chance to build from deep once more.
Brazil 1-1 Morocco: First-half analysis
Morocco flew out of the blocks and deservedly took the lead through a stunning strike from Ismael Saibari.
The Atlas Lions controlled possession for large spells of the opening half and could easily have extended their advantage had they shown a bit more composure and ruthlessness in the final third.
Brazil, however, found a lifeline through the individual brilliance of Vinícius Júnior. Against the run of Morocco's dominance, the Real Madrid forward produced a moment of magic just after the half-hour mark to bring the Selecao level and gradually shift the momentum in their favour.
Carlo Ancelotti will be hoping his Samba Boys rediscover their rhythm and expressive attacking football after the restart.
While Brazil possess the match-winners capable of deciding games in an instant, Morocco's organisation, intensity and collective display suggest they remain more than capable of causing a major upset if they maintain the standards they set in the opening 45 minutes.
Brazil 1-1 Morocco: Half time in New Jersey
34 min: Vinícius Júnior, fresh from getting Brazil back on level terms, brings down his opponent, and the referee immediately points for a foul. Morocco has a free-kick in a useful area.
35 min: Hakimi swings the resulting delivery into the danger zone, but Brazil's defence, marshalled by Champions League-winning captain Marquinhos, stands firm and clears the threat.
38 min: Casemiro becomes the first Brazilian player to enter the referee's book after a late challenge on his marker. Morocco's free-kick ultimately comes to nothing as Vinícius tracks back brilliantly, closes down the danger and wins a goal kick for his side. The winger is showing his value at both ends of the pitch.
39 min: The contest is beginning to boil over, with fouls disrupting the flow of the game. Morocco's earlier composure in possession has faded slightly, with a few misplaced passes creeping into their play since Brazil's equaliser.
40 min: Brazil are now playing with a swagger reminiscent of the Samba sides of old. A lofted pass into the box seeks out Barcelona winger Raphinha, but Bounou reads it well and gathers comfortably.
41 min: Paquetá wins a foul to ease the pressure on Brazil after a patient spell of possession involving almost the entire backline. The move eventually breaks down as an attempted cross fails to find its target.
43 min: Roger Ibañez becomes the second Brazilian to be shown a yellow card after hauling down his opponent to halt a promising Moroccan attack.
44 min: This time, Brazil earn a free-kick of their own as Ayyoub Bouaddi brings down Raphinha near the centre circle. However, the Selecao fail to make the set-piece count.
The referee signals for four minutes of added time.
45+1 min: Morocco build patiently in attack, seemingly content to keep hold of possession and see out the closing stages of the half on level terms.
45+2 min: Brazil spring forward in transition and almost grab the lead. Lucas Paquetá produces an instinctive acrobatic effort, but Bounou reacts superbly to make the save. Corner kick to Brazil.
45+3 min: Raphinha delivers an inviting cross from the corner, but Marquinhos' glancing header drifts harmlessly wide. Goal kick to Morocco.
45+4 min: Vinícius attempts to weave his way past Hakimi with a flurry of tricks and flicks before going to ground in search of a foul. The referee waves away his appeals, and Morocco are awarded a free-kick instead.
45+5 min: Half-time in New Jersey. The referee brings an entertaining first half to a close, with Brazil and Morocco heading into the break level at 1-1 after an absorbing opening 45 minutes.
Brazil 1-1 Morocco: Vinícius nets a scorcher to level the score
23 min: Almost immediately after Saibari's opener, the referee signals for the first hydration break of the afternoon, giving both teams an opportunity to cool down and receive fresh tactical instructions from their respective benches.
25 min: We are back underway, and Brazil look determined to find a response. However, Morocco continue to pose a threat, with Achraf Hakimi surging into the penalty area before dragging his effort wide of the target.
27 min: Casemiro is dispossessed in midfield and appeals for a foul, but the referee is unmoved. Morocco transition swiftly into attack and win a free-kick in a dangerous area as the Atlas Lions continue to grow in confidence.
28 min: Hakimi stands over the resulting set-piece and whips an inviting delivery into the box. A Moroccan player gets his head to it, but the effort lacks direction. The Atlas Lions recycle possession, though Brazil eventually clear the danger.
30 min: Hakimi is once again at the heart of Morocco's attacking play, arriving at the end of a slick move before firing over the crossbar. Nonetheless, Mohamed Ouahbi will be encouraged by the authority and confidence with which his side have approached this contest.
31 min: GOAL! Vinícius Júnior draws Brazil level!
Just as Morocco appeared to be tightening their grip on the game, the Real Madrid forward produces a moment of sheer brilliance. Picking up the ball in stride, Vinícius skips past his marker, shifts onto his right foot and unleashes a fierce strike beyond the goalkeeper to restore parity. Brazil 1-1 Morocco.
Brazil 0-1 Morocco: The Atlas Lions roar as Saibari scores
12 min: Golden opportunity wasted! Brazil finally managed to carve out a chance of their own, and a daring run from Vinicius saw the Real Madrid winger deliver an excellent cross into the box, but Igor Thiago mistimed his header.
14 min: Brazil are beginning to grow into the contest. Lucas Paquetá spots the run of Vinícius Júnior and attempts to pick him out with a searching pass, but Morocco read the danger well and deal with it.
15 min: Carlo Ancelotti's men are starting to resemble the favourites many expected them to be. However, they continue to struggle to break down a Morocco side built on discipline, structure and outstanding organisation.
17 min: A hopeful delivery into the penalty area is comfortably claimed by Yassine Bounou. Raphinha lurks in anticipation of a rebound, but the Moroccan goalkeeper is composed and leaves no scraps for the Barcelona winger to pounce on.
18 min: Brazil win possession high up the pitch, and Raphinha quickly releases Vinícius Júnior through on goal. The Real Madrid star tries to weave his way through a sea of red shirts, but Morocco stand firm and clear the danger for a corner.
19 min: The resulting corner is only partially cleared and drops kindly to Vinícius on the edge of the box. His initial effort is charged down before he lays the ball off to a teammate, whose tame attempt fails to trouble Bounou.
20 min: GOAL! Ismael Saibari gives Morocco the lead!
Brazil are caught cold at the back as Brahim Díaz threads a magnificent pass between the centre-halves. Saibari races onto it with remarkable composure and, with ice in his veins, delicately lifts the ball over the advancing Alisson Becker to send the Atlas Lions into dreamland. Brazil 0-1 Morocco.
Brazil 0-0 Morocco: Atlas Lions dominating play
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of this fascinating 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C opener between Brazil and Morocco.
With a packed MetLife Stadium providing a vibrant backdrop, all the ingredients are in place for an enthralling contest. Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić blows his whistle, and we are underway.
3 min: Morocco threaten early from a set piece as Bilal El Khannouss stands over the dead ball. However, Brazil deals with the danger comfortably, with Igor Thiago tracking back to help clear the lines.
4 min: Brazil are yet to settle into their rhythm. It is Morocco dictating the early exchanges, enjoying plenty of possession and showing real intent in their search for an opening goal.
5 min: Achraf Hakimi and Brahim Díaz combine effectively down the right flank to stretch the Brazilian defence. Díaz's cross is initially dealt with, but Morocco recycle possession and go close again before a brave Brazilian block denies Neil El Aynaoui a clear sight of goal.
6 min: The Atlas Lions continue to probe. Hakimi drifts into a dangerous position on the right side of Brazil's penalty area, but his cutback fails to find a teammate in the box. Goal kick to Brazil.
7 min: Brazil finally manage to advance out of their own half with a patient spell of possession. Yet Morocco's organised press quickly shuts down the move before the five-time world champions can create anything meaningful.
8 min: Raphinha tries his luck from distance, but his effort is charged down. Morocco immediately transition from defence to attack, although their promising move breaks down after Hakimi is penalised for a foul inside the Brazilian area.
9 min: Alisson rolls the ball out to Marquinhos as Brazil attempt to build from the back. The Seleção look shaky, with Lucas Paquetá losing possession in a dangerous area, but Morocco overplay the situation, and Paquetá recovers to win the ball back.
10 min: Morocco threatens once again. The Atlas Lions have looked the more dangerous side in the opening stages, appearing calmer and more assured in possession than Carlo Ancelotti's men, who have been caught on the ball far too often for their liking.
