2026 World Cup Group Stage - 1 ended with Brazil and Morocco drawing 1-1 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. Morocco struck first in the 21st minute through I. Saibari, with B. Diaz providing the assist. Brazil answered in the 32nd minute, as Vinicius Junior made it 1-1 after a Bruno Guimaraes assist.
In the latter part of the first half, Brazil collected two yellow cards: Casemiro was booked in the 37th minute and Ibanez in the 43rd. The teams went into halftime level at 1-1, and neither side added another goal after the break, leaving the final score at Brazil 1-1 Morocco.
Match statistics showed Brazil with 54% possession to Morocco's 46%. Expected goals were close, with Brazil on 1.24 and Morocco on 1.28. Both teams had 12 shots, while Brazil recorded 4 shots on target and Morocco 2. Passing accuracy was 88% for Brazil and 87% for Morocco. Brazil won 5 corners, Morocco none. Brazil were caught offside 0 times, Morocco once. Brazil made 1 save and Morocco 3. Fouls finished at 15 for Brazil and 14 for Morocco.
Looking ahead, Brazil are scheduled to host Haiti on 2026-06-20 in Group Stage - 2. Brazil are currently third in Group C after one match, with 1 point from 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, and a goal difference of 0. Morocco will play away to Scotland on 2026-06-19 in Group Stage - 2. Morocco are currently second in Group C after one match, also on 1 point with 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, and a goal difference of 0; their current official qualification zone label is Round of 32.
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