Africa: Morocco Hold Brazil As Atlas Lions Begin World Cup Journey With Confidence

Morocco once again demonstrated why they remain one of world football's most respected emerging powers after holding five-time champions Brazil to an entertaining 1-1 draw in their opening Group C match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Saturday. In a contest that brought together Africa's most successful side from the last World Cup and the tournament's most decorated nation, the Atlas Lions matched Brazil in intensity, organisation and ambition to earn a valuable point at a packed MetLife Stadium in the New York metropolitan area. Four years after becoming the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final, Morocco showed they remain capable of competing with football's elite, producing a disciplined and courageous performance against a Brazilian side packed with international stars.

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