New Delhi, June 14 -- Brazil and Morocco delivered an entertaining start to their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns. At a packed MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, the Group C clash lived up to expectations as both sides traded blows from the first whistle.

Morocco struck first in the 21st minute. A clever through ball split the Brazilian defense and found Ismael Saibari. The midfielder stayed composed, lifting a delicate chip over goalkeeper Alisson Becker, who had rushed off his line. The goal silenced parts of the pro-Brazil crowd and gave the Atlas Lions a deserved early advantage after they had enjoyed the better of the opening exchanges.

Brazil refused to panic. Just eleven minutes later, they were level thanks to a momen...