Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterIsmael Saibari may have just scored the goal of World Cup 2026 so far.The Morocco centre-forward capitalised on a through ball that ripped through the Brazil defence, before lobbing the ball over Alisson.The PSV star breezed between Marquinhos and Gabriel, latching onto a beautiful ball from Brahim Diaz.Ismail Saibari nets for Morocco against BrazilWe've had some decent goals so far at World Cup 2026: and no doubt this one from Saibari will be beaten in the weeks that follow.But for now, is this the best goal at the tournament? You may like How to watch Brazil vs Morocco live streams online and for FREE, with the five-time World Cup winners taking on the AFCON champions. Morocco squad World Cup 2026: The squad to face Brazil Brazil vs Morocco prediction, as the Selecao get their campaign started against the AFCON champions MOROCCO LEAD BRAZIL! Brahim Diaz threads a superb through ball to Ismael Saibari to give Morocco the lead in New Jersey!#FifaWorldCup pic.twitter.com/DH31szXvKzJune 13, 2026For our money, yes: especially considering it came against Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil.Morocco are actually unlucky it's only 1-0.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Ancelotti went with a somewhat surprising line-up for the fixture, choosing Roger Ibanez and Douglas Santos in the full-back positions, and opting for Brentford striker Igor Thiago in attack.Morocco actually started the stronger of the two sides in the first 10 minutes, however, penning the Brazilians into their own box and putting them on the back foot: so much so that on around 11 minutes, Morocco fans were chanting Ole with every pass.Igor Thiago, making his World Cup debut, missed a golden opportunity around 13 minutes to put the Brazilians ahead against the run of play: the failed to connect with a Vinicius Jr cross around six yards out for a point-blank header.Brazil got ahold of the game a little more from then on, dictating play a little more: Vinicius Jr spun away from the Morocco backline around 18 minutes and had his first chance at goal of the tournament, in a well-executed Brazil move.Is this the goal of the tournament? Tell us in the commentsTOPICSMoroccoBrazilWorld Cup 2026World CupMark WhiteSocial Links NavigationContent EditorMark White is the Digital Content Editor at FourFourTwo. During his time on the brand, Mark has written three cover features on Mikel Arteta, Martin Odegaard and the Invincibles, and has written pieces on subjects ranging from Sir Bobby Robsons time at Barcelona to the career of Robinho. An encyclopedia of football trivia and collector of shirts, he first joined the team back in 2020 as a staff writer.
