FIFA World Cup 2026: Vinicius Junior turns out to be saviour for Brazil in clash against Morocco
Updated On: 15 June, 2026 09:06 AM IST | New Jersey | IANS
Vinicius Jr says he wasn’t at 100 per cent after he saves Brazil the blushes with equaliser in 1-1 draw vs Morocco; boss Ancelotti admits team didn’t play well

Brazil’s Vinicius Junior (right) shoots to score against Morocco at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Saturday. Pic/AFP
After scoring his 10th goal for Brazil in his 50th appearance for the Selecao during the 1-1 draw with Morocco in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match, Vinicius Junior said that he “wasn’t 100 percent at his best” but will improve to help Brazil more in attack.
Vinicius and Ismael Saibari scored outstanding goals for Brazil and Morocco as two FIFA World Cup 2026 heavyweights traded blows in New York.
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