LIVE TEXT COMMENTARY: Brazil vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026

It's all square between Brazil and Morocco as Slavko Vinčić blows the full-time whistle in East Rutherford.Ismael Saibari caught the eye, with his lovely lob giving the Atlas Lions a 21st-minute lead, but Brazil battled back with Vinícius Júnior's fierce drive getting them back on terms after 32 minutes.Sadly the second period didn't live up to the excitement of the first half, with few chances from either side, although Alisson Becker's tidy double-save late in stoppage time denied Morocco a famous victory.

It's a point apiece at full-time

Vinícius Júnior has pulled the Seleção level. The Real Madrid striker received the ball from Bruno Guimarães on the left-hand side of the area, cut inside and then lashed a superb shot into the roof of the net from just outside the six-yard box after 32 minutes.It's been a fantastic game so far. <a href="https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/footballco_f4b0b_goalus?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fubo.tv%2Fwelcome%3Firad%3D343747%26irmp%3D3589123&amp;event_type=click" target="_blank" data-name="Fubo " class="affiliate-button " data-link-wrapper-provider="TRACKONOMICS" rel="sponsored"><img height="72" width="72" src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt22890e2053a15cc4/crop/MM5DQMJQHI4DCMB2NZXXOZJ2GMYTMORQ/Fubo.webp?width=400&amp;quality=80&amp;format=webp" alt="logo" style="width: 72;height: 72;" class="affiliate-logo">Live stream Brazil vs Morocco on FOX!Start free 5-day trial</a>

Vini Jr equalises!

Brazil back on terms through a brilliant strike by the Real Madrid man

Morocco break the deadlock in the 21st minute through Ismael Saibari! The PSV Eindhoven striker received a fantastically weighted pass from Brahim Díaz, in space between the Brazil center-halves, and lifted the ball above Alisson Becker to give the Atlas Lions the lead.We're now into the hydration break.

Morocco take the lead!

Catching the massive Group C matchup between Brazil and Morocco live from MetLife Stadium is straightforward. The game kicks off at 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT.&nbsp;Here is the complete breakdown of how to tune in across traditional TV and streaming platforms in the United States:English-Language: The match will be broadcast live on FOX. Spanish-Language: You can watch the live broadcast on Telemundo.&nbsp;<a href="https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/footballco_f4b0b_goalus?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fubo.tv%2Fwelcome%3Firad%3D343747%26irmp%3D3589123&amp;event_type=click" target="_blank" data-name="Fubo " class="affiliate-button " data-link-wrapper-provider="TRACKONOMICS" rel="sponsored"><img height="72" width="72" src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt22890e2053a15cc4/crop/MM5DQMJQHI4DCMB2NZXXOZJ2GMYTMORQ/Fubo.webp?width=400&amp;quality=80&amp;format=webp" alt="logo" style="width: 72;height: 72;" class="affiliate-logo">Live stream Brazil vs Morocco on FOX!Start free 5-day trial</a>

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The wait is finally over. Tonight, the heavyweights of Group C take center stage as Brazil collides with Morocco in one of the most highly anticipated fixtures of the World Cup group stage.&nbsp;

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Brazil and Morocco lock horns in East Rutherford

Morocco and Brazil are next in Group C action on Friday June 19.The Atlas Lions will face Scotland at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough at 6:00pm, while the Seleção are set to play Haiti at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia at 8:30pm.Both teams will be hoping to get their first wins at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.And they'll have keen eyes on tonight's meeting between Haiti and Scotland - viewers in the United States can watch that one here...&nbsp;<a href="https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/footballco_f4b0b_goalus?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fubo.tv%2Fwelcome%3Firad%3D343747%26irmp%3D3589123&amp;event_type=click" target="_blank" data-name="Fubo " class="affiliate-button " data-link-wrapper-provider="TRACKONOMICS" rel="sponsored"><img height="72" width="72" src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt22890e2053a15cc4/crop/MM5DQMJQHI4DCMB2NZXXOZJ2GMYTMORQ/Fubo.webp?width=400&amp;quality=80&amp;format=webp" alt="logo" style="width: 72;height: 72;" class="affiliate-logo">Live stream Haiti vs Scotland on FOX!Start free 5-day trial</a>

What's next for Brazil and Morocco?

Haiti and Scotland are their respective opponents

Alisson Becker has made a fine double-save late in stoppage time, first from Neil El Aynaoui's rasping effort from range, then clawing away a follow-up from Ayyoub Bouaddi.

Alisson makes a fine double-save!

With various stoppages to play in the heat of New Jersey, there are ten additional minutes at the end of this game.Both teams are looking to win it, though Brazil have had the better stoppage time chances so far. Vinícius Júnior's shot forced a corner, with sub Danilo Santos forcing Yassine Bounou into a save moments later.

Ten minutes of stoppage time

It's the end of a fine day for Ismael Saibari. The Morocco goalscorer has been replaced by Soufiane Rahimi with little more than a minute of regulation time to play.&nbsp;<a href="https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/footballco_f4b0b_goalus?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fubo.tv%2Fwelcome%3Firad%3D343747%26irmp%3D3589123&amp;event_type=click" target="_blank" data-name="Fubo " class="affiliate-button " data-link-wrapper-provider="TRACKONOMICS" rel="sponsored"><img height="72" width="72" src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt22890e2053a15cc4/crop/MM5DQMJQHI4DCMB2NZXXOZJ2GMYTMORQ/Fubo.webp?width=400&amp;quality=80&amp;format=webp" alt="logo" style="width: 72;height: 72;" class="affiliate-logo">Live stream Brazil vs Morocco on FOX!Start free 5-day trial</a>

Last change for Morocco

All the substitutions have been made by both teams

Mohamed Ouahbi has made this third and fourth changes with 11 minutes to go. Noussair Mazraoui and Bilal El Khannouss have come off for Anass Salah-Eddine and Ayoube Amaimouni.Carlo Ancelotti has also made his final Brazil change - Bruno Guimarães has been replaced by Danilo Santos.There's been far fewer chances in the second period than there had been in the opening half.

Two more subs on for Morocco

Ouahbi looks to change things up as Brazil make their last sub

It's a Real Madrid and Barcelona link-up, as Vinícius Júnior plays in Raphinha, but the Barca man's effort was firmly claimed by Yassine Bounou.

Raphinha rifles a shot at the keeper

Ismael Saibari, scorer of the game's opening goal, was played through in the Brazil box and saw his shot hit the side-netting - only to see the assistant's flag go up in any case.The second hydration break has come and gone, with less than 20 minutes of the 90 left to play at MetLife Stadium.&nbsp;<a href="https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/footballco_f4b0b_goalus?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fubo.tv%2Fwelcome%3Firad%3D343747%26irmp%3D3589123&amp;event_type=click" target="_blank" data-name="Fubo " class="affiliate-button " data-link-wrapper-provider="TRACKONOMICS" rel="sponsored"><img height="72" width="72" src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt22890e2053a15cc4/crop/MM5DQMJQHI4DCMB2NZXXOZJ2GMYTMORQ/Fubo.webp?width=400&amp;quality=80&amp;format=webp" alt="logo" style="width: 72;height: 72;" class="affiliate-logo">Live stream Brazil vs Morocco on FOX!Start free 5-day trial</a>

Saibari's shot is offside

Carlo Ancelotti had made another double substitution for Brazil as the game passes the hour mark. Lucas Paquetá and Igor Thiago have been replaced by Matheus Cunha and Luiz Henrique, as the Italian manager looks to freshen up his attack.Morocco boss Mohamed Ouahbi has responded with a double change of his own, with Azzedine Ounahi and Brahim Díaz going off in favour of Chemsdine Talbi and Samir El Mourabet.Both teams are looking to shake things up during a second half of few chances so far.

More changes for Brazil

Igor Thiago forced Yassine Bounou into a smart save from close range, after a quickly-taken free-kick landed at the Brentford man's feet and he had a snap shot after 53 minutes.

Thiago comes close again

Brazil and Morocco are back out for the second half, and Carlo Ancelotti has made a couple of changes - Danilo Luiz and Fabinho are on for Casemiro and Roger Ibañez, both of whom had been booked.

We're back underway

A breathless first half comes to a close in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Ismael Saibari's excellent lob gave Morocco a 21st-minute lead, only for Vinícius Júnior's fine drive to draw Brazil level 11 minutes later. It's been a cracker so far, with plenty of chances.Viewers in the United States can watch the second half here:&nbsp;<a href="https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/footballco_f4b0b_goalus?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fubo.tv%2Fwelcome%3Firad%3D343747%26irmp%3D3589123&amp;event_type=click" target="_blank" data-name="Fubo " class="affiliate-button " data-link-wrapper-provider="TRACKONOMICS" rel="sponsored"><img height="72" width="72" src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt22890e2053a15cc4/crop/MM5DQMJQHI4DCMB2NZXXOZJ2GMYTMORQ/Fubo.webp?width=400&amp;quality=80&amp;format=webp" alt="logo" style="width: 72;height: 72;" class="affiliate-logo">Live stream Brazil vs Morocco on FOX!Start free 5-day trial</a>

Half-time

The scores are level as the teams go to the break

Lucas Paquetá had a decent chance to give Brazil the lead as we entered stoppage time, but the Flamengo man's scissors kick bounced just in front of Yassine Bounou, and the Morocco keeper was able to gather it.

Paquetá comes close!

The fourth official has indicated four minutes of additional time in the first period.

Four minutes of first-half stoppage time

Roger Ibañez has been carded in the 43rd minute for a trip on Brahim Díaz in the center circle.

Another Brazil booking

Slavko Vinčić hands out the game's first booking to Casemiro in the 38th minute, with the Manchester United man booked for a trip on Neil El Aynaoui.

Yellow card for Casemiro

Moments after the restart from the hydration break, Achraf Hakimi flashes another good effort wide from the edge of the box. Morocco are well on top.

Hakimi comes close!

As we approach the 15-minute mark, Vinícius Júnior has sent in a cross that found the head of Igor Thiago in the six-yard box, but the Brentford man wasn't able to direct his header on target. It's the closest that Carlo Ancelotti's men have come.<a href="https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/footballco_f4b0b_goalus?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fubo.tv%2Fwelcome%3Firad%3D343747%26irmp%3D3589123&amp;event_type=click" target="_blank" data-name="Fubo " class="affiliate-button " data-link-wrapper-provider="TRACKONOMICS" rel="sponsored"><img height="72" width="72" src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt22890e2053a15cc4/crop/MM5DQMJQHI4DCMB2NZXXOZJ2GMYTMORQ/Fubo.webp?width=400&amp;quality=80&amp;format=webp" alt="logo" style="width: 72;height: 72;" class="affiliate-logo">Live stream Brazil vs Morocco on FOX!Start free 5-day trial</a>

Brazil come close!

More than ten minutes in, and the match has been played almost entirely in the Brazil half. Mohamed Ouahbi's Morocco have six shots so far.

Atlas Lions dominating possession

The Atlas Lions have had the first chance in the sixth minute, with Neil El Aynaoui's shot blocked away by Gabriel Magalhães.Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi followed that chance up with a ball into the box that couldn't find a team-mate.

First chance Morocco!

All the talking and the pre-match huddles have been completed, as referee Slavko Vinčić blows his whistle a few minutes after 6pm local time to get Group C off to a flying start.

Kick off

Both teams have belted out their national anthems, with a colorful crowd on hand in New Jersey soaking up all the emotions. We're seconds away from kick-off.

All the passion of the anthems!

The teams are just walking out at MetLife Stadium. Here a quick reminder of how to watch the game in the United States:English-Language: The match will be broadcast live on FOX. Spanish-Language: You can watch the live broadcast on Telemundo.&nbsp;<a href="https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/footballco_f4b0b_goalus?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fubo.tv%2Fwelcome%3Firad%3D343747%26irmp%3D3589123&amp;event_type=click" target="_blank" data-name="Fubo " class="affiliate-button " data-link-wrapper-provider="TRACKONOMICS" rel="sponsored"><img height="72" width="72" src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt22890e2053a15cc4/crop/MM5DQMJQHI4DCMB2NZXXOZJ2GMYTMORQ/Fubo.webp?width=400&amp;quality=80&amp;format=webp" alt="logo" style="width: 72;height: 72;" class="affiliate-logo">Live stream Brazil vs Morocco on FOX!Start free 5-day trial</a>

It's nearly time

The team news from New Jersey is in, and here it is: Brazil confirmed starting XI: Alisson Becker; Roger Ibañez, Marquinhos (captain), Gabriel Magalhães, Douglas Santos; Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães; Raphinha, Lucas Paquetá, Vinícius Júnior; Igor Thiago. Coach: Carlo Ancelotti.Morocco confirmed starting XI: Yassine Bounou; Achraf Hakimi, Chadi Riad, Issa Diop, Noussair Mazraoui; Neil El Aynaoui, Ayyoub Bouaddi; Brahim Díaz, Azzedine Ounahi, Bilal El Khannouss; Ismael Saibari. Coach: Mohamed Ouahbi.

The team news is in

Mohamed Ouahbi has a big act to follow, having taken over as Morocco manager from Walid Regragui, who led the Atlas Lions to the World Cup semi-finals in Qatar four years ago. Since then, Regragui's men lost - then were awarded victory - in January's Africa Cup of Nations final, so go into the World Cup as contentious winners of Africa's premier international football tournament. Among their star players is captain Achraf Hakimi, who won a second consecutive UEFA Champions League crown with Paris Saint-Germain last month.

The Atlas Lions looking to roar again

Ouahbi's men hoping to repeat 2022 heroics

For Brazil, this tournament isn't just about competing; it’s an obsession to bring the trophy back home for the first time since 2002. Legendary manager Carlo Ancelotti was brought in specifically for this mission. While the squad is humming with attacking flair, there are lingering questions about their defensive stability, having failed to keep a clean sheet in their recent warm-up friendlies. With Neymar's fitness shrouded in doubt, the spotlight falls squarely on Vinícius Júnior to spearhead the Samba magic.&nbsp;

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