Ismael Saibari put Morocco ahead in the 21st minute, racing onto a pass from Brahim Diaz and chipping over Alisson Becker after beating Marquinhos and Gabriel Magalhaes. The 2022 semifinalists, coached by Mohamed Ouahbi, started brightly as Neil El Aynaoui and Achraf Hakimi also threatened the Brazil goal.
Vinicius equalized 11 minutes later, taking a pass from Bruno Guimaraes on the left side of the area, cutting back onto his right foot, and firing into the far corner past Yassine Bounou. Brazil pressed for a winner after the break, with Lucas Paqueta denied before half-time and Bounou saving from Igor Thiago, Raphinha, and Danilo. Morocco nearly late when Alisson parried El Aynaoui and blocked Chemsdine Talbi on the follow-up.
Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil's first foreign coach at a World Cup, began the tournament without Neymar, still recovering from a calf injury. Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos, and Kaka were among former 2002 winners in attendance. Brazil next face Haiti; Morocco meet Scotland.
