Brazil 1-1 Morocco: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Brazil didn’t quite purr at the levels they are capable of, but will be happy to come away with a point.

Morocco, who many expected would lose today, have shown that 2022 was not a flash in the pan.

We hope you enjoyed our live coverage today, and on behalf of Hafsa Adil and Kevin Hand, this is Rohan Sharma signing off.

A thrilling draw. 🤩#FIFAWorldCup

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) June 14, 2026

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Dallas, here we come! 😎#NothingLikeOranje #NEDJPN #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/94Dys6Esr3

— OnsOranje (@OnsOranje) June 13, 2026

🇧🇷 Brazil 1-1 Morocco 🇲🇦

Great idea for a film, but the director didn’t know how to end that one.

Check out Morocco flatlining in the xG timeline: pic.twitter.com/hsIUZVKa6h

— Opta Analyst (@OptaAnalyst) June 14, 2026

It was a memorable ending to their tournament opener against Switzerland.

Make sure to check out our robust match report!

Khoukhi leaves it late to secure Qatar’s first-ever #FIFAWorldCup point 🫨 pic.twitter.com/3zV3sMWtsP

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) June 13, 2026

“Right back” Achraf Hakimi’s average first-half position was third most advanced of the Morocco players. pic.twitter.com/17xlIoqKeU

— Opta Analyst (@OptaAnalyst) June 13, 2026

Click here to read our report following the 1-1 draw.

In the first half, Morocco had 12 shots and 11 touches in the opposition box. In the second half as of the 65th minute, zero and zero. pic.twitter.com/OFZdkvX3Iv

— Opta Analyst (@OptaAnalyst) June 13, 2026

Shot fired, shot returned in perhaps the marquee group-stage matchup at the 2026 World Cup.

Which of these goals should be worth more than the other? pic.twitter.com/e7DyHUoqEx

— Opta Analyst (@OptaAnalyst) June 13, 2026

It says something about the evolution of Morocco that they are capable of holding a star-studded Brazilian side to a 1-1 draw.

There was plenty of hype going into this first glamour fixture, with Morocco dominating early on.

But once the second half started, Brazil began to show the qualities that earmarked them as a trophy contender.

The final 10-15 minutes promised a decider, but in the end, both sides will be pleased to come away with a point.

Full-time: Brazil 1-1 Morocco 

FIM DE JOGO.

🇧🇷1-1🇲🇦

⚽️ Vini Jr.

Agora é seguir trabalhando e buscar a vitória na próxima rodada da fase de grupos.

Próximo desafio: Haiti, na sexta-feira (19), às 21h30 (Brasília), na Filadélfia.#BateNoPeito
ISSO É BRASIL! 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/vud9xbwrQI

— brasil (@CBF_Futebol) June 14, 2026

Just as we enter the 11th minute, the referee finally calls time.

Full-time: Brazil 1-1 Morocco 

El Aynaoui lashes at the ball from outside the box, forcing the Brazilian keeper to dive to his left to force a right-side corner.

The eventual corner is taken by Hakimi, but overhit by the PSG right-back.

90+10 mins: Brazil 1-1 Morocco 

Second Half ends, Brazil 1, Morocco 1.

It is from right of centre, about 35 metres out.

The ball drifts into the box, but it harmlessly falls to a waiting Alisson.

90+8 mins: Brazil 1-1 Morocco 

Now it is the turn of the Atlas Lions to try to develop something from the set piece.

The ball is drilled in from the right by El Mourabet into the box, but Gabriel is able to head it away for a throw-in from the opposing side.

90+6 mins: Brazil 1-1 Morocco 

It is blasted in from the right side into the box by Cunha.

The delivery is into the goal area, but Morocco are able to dispel the initial threat, affording a second opportunity to Brazil from the same side.

The second attempt is aimed towards the far post, with Bounou punching it away from danger.

90+3 mins: Brazil 1-1 Morocco 

That is plenty of time for a final goal here, which is what this match is crying for.

90+1 mins: Brazil 1-1 Morocco 

It is from deep on the right flank, with the ball hit towards the other flank.

Morocco try to develop something, before Brazil win possession and begin to make their way to the other end.

90 mins: Brazil 1-1 Morocco 

With stoppage time looming, both sides have intensified their efforts to potentially grab a last-gasp winner.

88 mins: Brazil 1-1 Morocco 

Substitution, Morocco. Soufiane Rahimi replaces Ismael Saibari.

Moroccan fans will be thrilled to hear that the premier shotstopper is back on his feet.

The next 5-10 minutes will be critical here.

86 mins: Brazil 1-1 Morocco