FIFA World Cup 2026: Brazil holds fiery Morocco to draw in Group C opener

Brazil and Morocco played to a 1-1 draw in their FIFA World Cup Group C opening match. Vinicius Jr scored for Brazil to equalize after Ismael Saibari gave Morocco an early lead.
Why it matters
The result is a notable outcome in the early stages of the World Cup, affecting the standings in Group C.
Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco in their FIFA World Cup Group C opener on Saturday (June 13, 2026), with Vinicius Jr s fine strike cancelling out a goal from Ismael Saibari.
The article is a standard match report detailing the events of a sporting event.
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