▲ Brazil's Vinícius Júnior scores the equalizer
Brazil, aiming for its first FIFA World Cup title in 24 years at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, drew with Morocco in its opening group stage match.
Brazil, ranked 6th in the FIFA rankings, finished with a 1-1 draw against 7th-ranked Morocco in their Group C opener held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
After conceding the opening goal to Morocco's Ismael Saibari in the 21st minute, Brazil leveled the score with a goal from Vinícius Júnior in the 32nd minute.
In this match, the only group stage fixture featuring two teams ranked within the FIFA top 10, Brazil and Morocco each earned one point.
Brazil's star player Neymar, who is still recovering from a calf injury, missed the opening match.
Brazil will face Haiti, and Morocco will take on Scotland in their second group stage matches on June 20.
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