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Vinicius earns Brazil 1-1 draw with Morocco in World Cup opener

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Brazil's Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring the equaliser in the 2026 FIFA World Cup First Stage Group C match vs Morocco at MetLife (New Jersey Stadium) in East Rutherford, United States on June 13, 2026. [Jose Hernandez /AFP]

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.

Ismael Saibari ran through to give Morocco a 21st-minute lead with a clever scoop in the Group C opener, but Vinicius produced a moment of magic to ensure Brazil came away with a point.

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