Brazil and Morocco shared the points in an absorbing World Cup opener at MetLife Stadium. Ismael Saibari gave Morocco the lead in the 21st minute with a deft chip over Alisson following Brahim Díaz's through ball. Vinícius Junior restored parity eleven minutes later, curling a powerful right-footed finish into the top corner. Alisson's stretching save denied Amaimouni-Echghouyab in the 99th minute to preserve the 1–1 draw.
Player Ratings Brazil
Player Name | Rating | Description |
Alisson | 6.7 | Beaten by Saibari's deft chip for the opener but stretched superbly to deny Amaimouni-Echghouyab in the 99th minute. |
Roger Ibañez | 5.6 | Struggled defensively as Morocco targeted Brazil's right side; booked for fouling Brahim Díaz before half-time withdrawal. |
Marquinhos | 6.9 | Captained the defence with authority, making key clearances, though caught between centre-backs for Saibari's opener. |
Gabriel | 6.8 | Solid alongside Marquinhos, winning physical duels and blocking Díaz's shot; improved after Morocco's early pressure eased. |
Douglas Santos | 6.6 | Delivered the cross for Paquetá's first-half volley chance and made a crucial tackle on Hakimi. |
Casemiro | 5.9 | Booked in the 37th minute; lost possession in dangerous areas before half-time withdrawal amid apparent discomfort. |
Bruno Guimarães | 7.5 | Provided the assist for Vinícius's equaliser with a precise return pass; blocked El Aynaoui's early shot. |
Raphinha | 6.2 | Quiet first half before growing into the match; left-footed shot saved and narrowly missed Bruno Guimarães's cross. |
Lucas Paquetá | 6.5 | Struck a left-footed volley that Bounou tipped over brilliantly; departed in the 61st minute for Cunha. |
Vinicius Junior | 8.2 | Scored the equaliser with a curling right-footed finish into the top corner; Brazil's main creative threat throughout. |
Igor Thiago | 6.1 | Headed chance went begging in the 14th minute; left-footed shot saved by Bounou before his substitution. |
Danilo | 6.5 | Replaced Ibañez at half-time and provided greater defensive stability on Brazil's previously vulnerable right side. |
Fabinho | 6.3 | Entered at half-time for Casemiro; provided defensive coverage and physical presence in central midfield. |
Matheus Cunha | 6.2 | Came on in the 61st minute; played long passes and made runs but received limited service. |
Luiz Henrique | 5.8 | Replaced Igor Thiago on the right wing but failed to make a meaningful impact in his time. |
Danilo | 6.0 | Entered in the 80th minute; late left-footed shot from inside the box lacked power and was saved. |
Morocco
Player Name | Rating | Description |
Yassine Bounou | 7.0 | Beaten by Vinícius's curler but superb save denied Paquetá's volley; comfortable with other efforts on goal. |
Achraf Hakimi | 6.7 | Captained with attacking intent and denied Vinícius in the 19th minute, but left space for the equaliser. |
Issa Diop | 6.7 | Provided centre-back stability with clearances and physical presence; one poor late back-pass almost gifted Raphinha a chance. |
Chadi Riad | 6.7 | Composed at centre-back, winning aerial duels against Igor Thiago and maintaining positional discipline throughout the match. |
Noussair Mazraoui | 6.7 | Crossed for El Aynaoui's early chance and offered width; beaten by Vinícius at times before his substitution. |
Neil El Aynaoui | 6.4 | Fired Morocco's first dangerous effort in the 6th minute, blocked by Bruno Guimarães; contributed to midfield control. |
Ayyoub Bouaddi | 7.3 | Mature display from the 18-year-old, dictating tempo with composed passing and sharp interceptions in central midfield. |
Brahim Díaz | 7.4 | Assisted Saibari's opener with a superb through ball splitting Brazil's centre-backs; Morocco's creative hub before departing. |
Azzedine Ounahi | 6.3 | Contributed to possession play and pressing in central midfield but had limited direct attacking involvement. |
Bilal El Khannouss | 6.5 | Pressed Brazil's right side persistently from the left; involved in attacks without creating clear-cut chances. |
Ismael Saibari | 7.8 | Opened the scoring with a delicate chip over Alisson after timing his run perfectly between the centre-backs. |
Samir El Mourabet | 6.1 | Replaced Ounahi in the 65th minute; took set-pieces in the closing stages with limited major impact. |
Chemsdine Talbi | 6.1 | Replaced Brahim Díaz on the right wing; involved in attacks without creating significant chances in his time. |
Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab | 6.4 | Came on in the 80th minute; close-range rebound shot in the 99th minute saved by stretching Alisson. |
Anass Salah-Eddine | 5.9 | Replaced Mazraoui at left-back in the 80th minute; made defensive contributions without major impact. |
Soufiane Rahimi | 5.8 | Entered in the 89th minute for Saibari; very limited time to influence the frantic closing stages. |
