Key facts
- Neymar was sidelined from Brazil's match against Morocco due to a calf injury.
- NFL stars Tom Brady and Travis Scott were present at the match.
- Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco at halftime.
- Vinicius Jr. scored the equalizer for Brazil.
- Neymar may be available for Brazil's next two matches.
Neymar's participation in the 2026 World Cup remains a question mark as the star player was sidelined for Brazil's match against Morocco due to a calf injury. Before the game, Neymar was seen interacting with NFL icons Tom Brady and Travis Scott. The match itself was poised at 1-1 at halftime, with Ismael Saibari scoring for Morocco in the 21st minute and Vinicius Jr. equalizing for Brazil in the 32nd minute.
Neymar's injury had made him a doubt for Brazil's tournament opener. While he missed the Morocco clash, coach Ancelotti expressed confidence in his potential availability for the subsequent fixtures against Haiti on June 19 and Scotland on June 24. This encounter marked only the second time Brazil and Morocco have faced each other at a World Cup, with Brazil winning their previous meeting 3-0 in the 1998 group stage. Brazil holds a strong historical record against African teams, having won seven out of eight matches, with their sole loss being a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon in 2022.