Brazil 1-1 Morocco: Atlas Lions Hold Seleção in Group C Thriller
Morocco held Brazil to a 1-1 draw at MetLife Stadium in the Group C opener. Both teams share the points, with Scotland also picking up three points on the same day.
Morocco's World Cup 2026 campaign opened with one of the most impressive results in the Atlas Lions' recent history. At MetLife Stadium in New York — the venue that will host the World Cup Final — Morocco held Brazil to a 1-1 draw in a Group C opener that lived up to every expectation.
The Result
Brazil 1 – 1 Morocco Group C | MetLife Stadium, New York | June 13, 2026
Group C Standings After Matchday 1
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Brazil | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Morocco | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Haiti | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Surprisingly, Scotland top Group C after Matchday 1 following their 1-0 win over Haiti on the same day. View live Group C standings →
What This Result Means
For Morocco: A draw against the sixth-ranked nation in the world is a result to savour. Morocco came to this World Cup as Africa's highest-ranked team at FIFA #7 — and they've shown why. Holding Brazil means the Atlas Lions need just one point from their remaining two games (Scotland on June 19, Haiti on June 24) to virtually guarantee advancement. Morocco's semifinal run at Qatar 2022 wasn't a fluke, and this result confirms it.
For Brazil: A dropped point on day one is not the end, but it complicates matters. With Scotland picking up three points, Brazil cannot afford another slip. Their next match is against Haiti on June 19 — a game they're heavy favourites to win — but the Seleção will need to rediscover their attacking rhythm after being contained by Morocco's defensive organisation. Brazil's schedule: Haiti (Jun 19, Philadelphia) then Scotland (Jun 24, Miami) in what could be a winner-takes-all finale.
The real Group C picture: This group is now wide open. Scotland's opening win makes them an unexpected early leader. Brazil's quality means they won't panic. Morocco has the defensive discipline to grind out results. Even Haiti, despite their opening loss, play Brazil next — and have nothing to lose.
Group C Next Matches
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland vs Morocco | Jun 19 | Gillette Stadium, Boston |
| Brazil vs Haiti | Jun 19 | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| Morocco vs Haiti | Jun 24 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Scotland vs Brazil | Jun 24 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
Scotland vs Morocco on June 19 in Boston could decide who finishes top of Group C. Both teams will be looking to secure their place in the Round of 32.
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