2026 World Cup: Brazil failed to beat Morocco
This is according to Suspilne Sport
Brazil failed to beat Morocco in their first Group C match. The game ended 1-1. For the five-time world champions, this was their first World Cup match under Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti.
How the Brazil v Morocco match unfolded
The Moroccans started the game strongly and opened the scoring as early as the 21st minute. Brahim Díaz played a pass to Ismael Saibari, who found himself one-on-one with goalkeeper Alisson Becker and slotted the ball into the net. It took Brazil just ten minutes to get back into the game. In the 31st minute, Vinícius Júnior received the ball on the left flank, moved closer to the centre and levelled the score with a powerful strike. After the break, both teams tried to snatch victory. There were dangerous moments at both ends, but Alisson and Yassine Bounou prevented their opponents from scoring a second goal. The final whistle confirmed a 1-1 draw.
2026 World Cup. Group C, Matchday 1
Brazil — Morocco 1–1
Goals: Vinícius Júnior, 31 — Saibari, 21.
Ancelotti assessed Brazil’s performance
After the match, Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted that he had expected a better start from the team. According to the coach, his players had a poor first half, lost many challenges and frequently lost possession under pressure from their opponents.
"Am I satisfied? Not entirely. I expected a better start. But these things happen. Now we’ll focus on the next match," said Ancelotti.
Standings in Group C
After the first round, Scotland took the lead in the group, beating Haiti 1-0. Group C table:
- Scotland — 3 points;
- Morocco — 1 point;
- Brazil — 1 point;
- Haiti — 0 points.
Brazil’s next match is on 20 June against Haiti. On the same day, Morocco will face Scotland.
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