In the 2026 World Cup Group C match between Brazil and Morocco, held on June 14 at 6:00 am Hong Kong time at the MetLife Stadium (New York New Jersey Stadium), the two teams ended in a draw: Brazil 1–1 Morocco.
Neymar missed the match due to a calf injury. As for the right-back spot left vacant by Wesley Franca, who withdrew from the squad due to injury, it was filled by Al-Ahli centre-back Roger Ibañez, who played as a guest.
With Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi and Real Madrid winger Brahim Díaz anchoring the team, the Moroccan side opted for an attacking approach against the Brazilian squad right from the start. In the 21st minute, they launched a counterattack: striker Ismael Saibari received a deadly through ball from Brahim Díaz and calmly chipped it over Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker to give Morocco the lead.
Brazil relied on individual brilliance to regain control and eventually equalized in the 32nd minute, when winger Vinícius Júnior cut in from the left flank and fired a shot into the net. Brazil had another chance to take the lead just before halftime: Lucas Paquetá met Douglas's cross with a volley from inside the box, but his effort was tipped away by Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou. The two sides went into halftime tied 1–1.
In the second half, Brazil took control of the match but missed several goal-scoring opportunities. The match ended 1–1, with each team earning one point.
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