Brazil and Morocco play to a 1-1 draw in their Group C opener at MetLife Stadium.

The Atlas Lions roared in front in the 21st minute, as Brahim Diaz brilliantly slid Ismael Saibari between Gabriel and Marquinhos before the PSV star delicately lobbed Alisson.

Brazil equalized 11 minutes later through a moment of magic from Vinicius Junior, who moved onto a Bruno Guimaraes pass before jinking back and unleashing a ferocious right-footed effort across Yassine Bounou.

While the first half was a frenetic battle, the second was a real slugfest in the New Jersey heat and humidity.

Morocco showed a steady approach, not taking a shot on goal between the 33rd minute and a late flurry that forced Alisson into a double save.

With the spoils shared, either Scotland or Haiti have a chance to take top spot in the group after round one.

Brazil worked beneath a 1.27 xG, while Morocco also played under a 1.52 xG.

The Selecao's next game is against Haiti next Saturday, while Morocco will face Scotland the day before.

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Full-Time

FULL-TIME!

Brazil and Morocco finish 1-1 at the New York New Jersey Stadium in this FIFA World Cup clash.

ALISSON DOUBLE SAVE!

El Aynaoui bends a speculative shot toward the bottom-right corner from range, and Alisson initially flaps at it.

He recovers to make a better save on the second attempt, parrying it behind at the feet of Amaimouni-Echghouyab!

El Mourabet lofts a poor ball straight to Alisson, who then wastes possession with a kick forward.

A late challenge from Fabinho on El Mourabet gives Morocco a free kick just ahead of Brazil's final third.

It came after unsteady defending from Gabriel.

Morocco earns a corner on the right after Rahimi's strong play.

El Mourabet takes it, but the ball is flicked away for a throw-in on the opposite side.

After promising runs from Raphinha and Cunha, the latter lofts in a corner from the left that Bounou punches clear.

Brazil wins another corner, but Bounou clears again.

In the next phase, Danilo Santos fires low on target, but it's an easy save.

There will be 10 minutes of stoppage time at the end of this match.

SUB: Rahimi replaces Saibari in the 89th minute.

SUB: Saibari, Morocco's scorer, comes off for Soufiane Rahimi.