FIFA World Cup News: Brazil played a 1-1 draw with Morocco in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Coach Carlo Ancelotti criticized the team’s nervous performance. Vinicius Junior scored Brazil’s only goal.
New York: After playing a 1-1 draw with Morocco in their first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has openly criticized the team’s performance. In his very first match as coach of Brazil in the FIFA World Cup, the team had to be satisfied with a draw, whose disappointment Ancelotti did not hide. In this opening match of Group C, Brazil faced a tough competition from Morocco.
Ancelotti said clearly after the match, “In the first half of the match, the Brazilian players were under a lot of pressure and nervous. We have to improve a lot. It was a difficult match, especially in the beginning. The whole team was very restless and the nervousness was clearly visible throughout the game.” Ancelotti made this clear in his initial opinion. He also said that the Brazilian team played completely unbalanced in the first half.
Ismail Saibari gave Morocco the lead by scoring a goal in the 21st minute of the match. But in the 32nd minute, a magical goal by superstar Vinicius Junior not only saved Brazil from embarrassment but also brought it back into the match.
In the second half, Ancelotti made some strategic changes and also fielded some substitute players, which improved Brazil’s game, but they could not break Morocco’s strong defense. A brilliant save from goalkeeper Alisson in injury time ensured at least a point for Brazil. This draw is a big warning in the beginning for Ancelotti and his team who are dreaming of winning the World Cup.