Vinicius Jr. scored a crucial equalizer to help Brazil salvage a 1-1 draw against Morocco in their Group C opener on Saturday evening.

• Vinicius Jr. netted his first World Cup goal in the 32nd minute, nine minutes after Ismael Saibari opened the scoring for Morocco.
• Brazil's manager Carlo Ancelotti made halftime substitutions that helped shift momentum in the second half.
• Both teams were likely content with a point ahead of further group matches against Scotland and Haiti.