Morocco stuns Brazil 1-1 World Cup New York

The opening goal upset Carlo Ancelotti’s plans. In the 21st minute, Ismaël Saibari found the back of the net, capitalizing on the strong start by Mohamed Ouahbi’s men on the MetLife Stadium pitch. Stung to the quick, the Brazilians intensified their attacks until Vinicius Junior’s equalizer shortly after the half-hour mark (32nd). The rest of the match was characterized by intense attack-defense play but without any further goals.

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If the scoreboard remained unchanged after the break, it was largely thanks to the performances of both goalkeepers. Yassine Bounou made decisive saves to repel South American assaults, while Alisson Becker proved unbeatable against Moroccan breakthroughs. This result erases the heavy defeat (3-0) suffered during their first official meeting in 1998, while confirming the momentum of the friendly victory (2-1) obtained in Tangier in March 2023. The clash lived up to all expectations, forcing both teams to share the points.

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With this opening draw, the Moroccan team positions itself ideally, awaiting the result between Scotland and Haiti. Attention now turns to the second group match scheduled for Friday, June 19 against the Scots. This first phase will conclude on Wednesday, June 24, at the same time, with a final clash against Haiti on the Mercedes-Benz Stadium pitch in Atlanta.