Afghanistan, June 14 -- Morocco held Brazil to a 1-1 draw in one of the most anticipated matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, delivering another impressive performance against one of football's traditional powerhouses.
The Group-stage encounter was played on Saturday at the packed MetLife Stadium, where Morocco matched Brazil throughout much of the contest and secured a valuable point.
The result continues Morocco's rise on the international stage following its historic run to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the best-ever finish by an African and Arab nation in the tournament's history.
Brazil, meanwhile, arrived at the tournament seeking a record-extending sixth World Cup title. Despite remaining among the favourites, the...