Netherlands take on Morocco, Paraguay shock Germany
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Brazil will play its first game of the 2026 World Cup against Morocco at the New York/New Jersey Stadium.
Brazil came from behind to beat Japan in Houston, and another World Cup knockout match is already headed to the city this weekend.
Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute to give five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco.
Morocco kicked off their 2026 World Cup journey on Saturday and picked up right where they left off four years ago as they jumped out to an early lead on five-time champions Brazil, but couldn't quite finish the job and settle for a 1-1 draw.
No. 6 Brazil and seventh-ranked Morocco are the only top 10 teams to meet in the first round of the expanded 48-nation World Cup tournament.
The 2026 Men's World Cup matches have already broken viewership records. Things are still early, so bigger audiences may be on the horizon.
Paraguay sensationally sent four-time champions Germany crashing out of the World Cup on Monday as Brazil and Morocco clinched dramatic victories to reach the Last 16.
After beating Ivory Coast, Norway has advanced to the round of 16 and will face Brazil just outside New York City. Shop World Cup tickets now:
