Updated: 2026-06-19 | Live data subject to official announcements
In one of this World Cup’s most anticipated group-stage matches, Brazil and Morocco faced off on June 13 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA (New York/New Jersey venue), ultimately drawing 1:1, with each side taking 1 point. First, let’s clear up a frequently misreported point: this was not the tournament’s opening match—the opener was Mexico versus South Africa on June 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. This Brazil–Morocco clash belonged to Group C.
The match was tenser than expected. Morocco struck first in the 21st minute through Ismael Saibari, whose chipped finish beat Brazil goalkeeper Alisson to give the African side the lead; Brazil did not let the suspense linger, as in the 32nd minute Vinícius Júnior drew on his individual brilliance to equalize. Both sides had chances in the second half, but the score froze at 1:1—also the result of the five-star Brazil’s first World Cup match under Carlo Ancelotti.
The atmosphere on the sidelines was equally a talking point. Official attendance was announced at 80,663, with yellow-shirted Brazil fans and a large contingent of Morocco supporters turning MetLife into a sea of two colors. In terms of viewership, this match drew an average of about 10.02 million viewers on FOX in the United States, making it the most-watched World Cup group-stage match (in games not featuring the U.S. team) in American English-language television history. For a group-stage match, that level of buzz is quite rare.
For fans here in Canada, this match kicked off in the U.S. Eastern time slot. If you want to rewatch or follow the subsequent matches, Canadian broadcasting is handled by Bell Media: every match in English on TSN (including TSN+ streaming), in French on RDS, with select matches also streamed on CTV/Noovo and Crave. The actual channels and time slots should still be confirmed against each platform’s schedule; you can first check our Where to Watch in Canada page before deciding whether to head to a bar or follow along at home.
Looking at the Group C picture, this 1 point—beyond the two powers canceling each other out—makes the qualification race more open: Brazil, seen as a title favorite, failed to secure an opening win, while Morocco continues its reputation for solid defense in recent years. Subsequent points swings will influence the whole group’s trajectory; for real-time updates, check our World Cup live updates. The final result, goal records, and all statistics remain subject to FIFA’s official Match Centre.
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