Brazil found the reaction thanks to the magic of Vinicius Júnior. The Canarinha winger scored Brazil’s first goal in the 2026 World Cup in the 31st minute to tie the score at 1-1 against Morocco at the New York Stadium. The goal unleashed madness among the more than 80,000 fans present in the stadium.
The goal came when Carlo Ancelotti’s team needed it most, having received the first blow in the 20th minute. Ismael Saibari took advantage of a ball into space to put the Atlas Lions ahead in what was the first scare for Brazil.
The tying play was of extraordinary quality. Vinicius received the ball on the left side, faced it decisively and left his marker in the way with a feint that dislocated the entire Moroccan defense. With the space gained, the Brazilian attacker entered the area and took a powerful and crossed shot.
The shot hit the goalkeeper’s left post, giving him no chance. The goal bore Vinicius’ characteristic signature: that individual imbalance that turns each action into a constant threat for any defense in the world.
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⚽️ 32′ Vinicius Jr. pic.twitter.com/pwGd0yfnDN
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The tying goal came at a key moment in the match, with Brazil in trouble against a Morocco that had managed to overcome the Canarinha’s initial favoritism and manage the match with order and judgment.
The African team, which arrived at the World Cup as African champions, demonstrated in the first 20 minutes that it has the necessary arguments to compete against any rival in the tournament, including one of the most successful teams in world football.
The 1-1 score at half-time leaves everything open for a second half that promises emotions at the New York Stadium. Morocco showed personality and tactical discipline to contain Brazil’s offensive attempts, which took time to find spaces against a well-organized defense and an opponent that was solid in all its lines.