Vinicius earns Brazil 1-1 draw with Morocco in World Cup opener
Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant equaliser for Brazil in a 1-1 draw with Morocco on Saturday as the five-time World Cup winners made an uncertain start to the tournament in New Jersey...
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Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant equalizer for Brazil, securing a 1-1 draw against Morocco in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in New Jersey.
- Brazil is chasing a record sixth World Cup title.
- Ismael Saibari gave Morocco a 21st-minute lead, assisted by Brahim Diaz.
- Carlo Ancelotti, the first foreign coach to lead Brazil, faces challenges as the team started uncertainly without Neymar.
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