Spectacular Vinicius Jr goal earns Brazil draw against Morocco
Vinicius Jr scores a spectacular solo goal to earn a draw for five-time winners Brazil against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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"We started on a really bad note. For certain, we got to hold on to the ball. We have to move better."
— Vinícius Júnior , Athlete
Key People
Bruno Guimarães is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Carlo Ancelotti is an Italian football manager and former player, currently the head coach of Brazil's national team.
Ismael Saibari is a Moroccan football player.
Mohamed Ouahbi is the head coach of the Moroccan national football team.
Neymar is a Brazilian football superstar famous for his skill and goal-scoring ability.
Raphinha is a Brazilian winger known for his attacking prowess.
Vinicius Jr is a Brazilian professional footballer known for his skills and performances on the field.
Vinicius Junior is a Brazilian forward who plays for Real Madrid and the national team.
Vinícius Júnior is a Brazilian professional footballer recognized for his speed and dribbling.
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Vinicius Jr scores a spectacular solo goal to earn a draw for five-time winners Brazil against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute, giving five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco in a pulsating, high-profile group match at the World Cup.
Brazil’s Vinícius Júnior wasted little time at his second World Cup making a highlight-reel moment, scoring a stunning equalizer in the 32nd minute to secure a 1-1 draw against Morocco.
On a scorching Saturday evening at MetLife Stadium, Brazil and Morocco played to an entertaining 1-1 draw in the first match of Group C pool play, with Vinícius Júnior scoring the equalizer for Brazil.
Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant equaliser for Brazil in a 1-1 draw with Morocco on Saturday as the five-time World Cup winners made an uncertain start to the tournament in New Jersey.
The first Barcelona star in action in World Cup 2026 was Raphinha as the forward played all 90 minutes in Brazil’s 1-1 draw against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey in Saturday’s Group C opener.
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