Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterCarlo Ancelotti and Brazil endured a difficult afternoon yesterday in their Group C face-off against Morocco, which ended in a 1-1 stalemate.Facing off against the reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions albeit, the strangest champions in the tournaments history the anticipation was high.Brazil, footballing royalty, likely did not anticipate a first half of Morocco dominance, and national team boss Carlo Ancelotti made a worrying admission about his side in the aftermath of their performance.Nerves all over the place admits Carlo Ancelotti after Brazil vs Morocco, World Cup 2026The Brazilians had the opportunity to prevent Moroccos first half dominance before it had even fully began, with a golden chance after just 13 minutes.That opportunity fell to Brentford striker Igor Thiago, fresh off the back of a whopping 22 goal campaign in the 2025/26 Premier League season. You may like Brazil squad World Cup 2026: Carlo Ancelotti's side to face Morocco Brazil expert makes brutal BBC 'whack-a-mole' analysis of Selecao's first half against Morocco How to watch Brazil vs Morocco live streams online and for FREE, with the five-time World Cup winners taking on the AFCON champions. Bizarrely, the bagsman produced a miss that left pundits mystified and afraid to speak their mind, sending his header off target.The opportunity amounted to 0.52xG, a staggering amount for an open play opportunity, with the ball travelling halfway to the corner flag.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.Shortly after, Morocco opened the scoring with a glorious finish, entering the second half with a solid momentum and well-deserved lead.In the second, Vinicius Jr was the hero for Brazil, scoring a wonderful goal of his own, and its perhaps no surprise that he was the man to do it considering Ancelottis post-match comments.Vinicius knows how to handle and prevail over nerves at the highest level, having scored in and won two Champions League finals with Real Madrid. What to read next Brazil vs Morocco prediction, as the Selecao get their campaign started against the AFCON champions Igor Thiago horror miss slammed by Gus Poyet during Brazil vs Morocco Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti reveals why Neymar might miss out on World Cup squad Speaking after the match, Ancelotti said: I think the team was a bit anxious in the beginning. Nerves were all over the place.[We] didnt keep a lot of ball possession. In the second half, it was a lot better, but it was still tough. Im sure the team will play better next match, he continued.While Brazils play did improve in the second half, Ancelottis side did not reach the same heights as Moroccos early dominance, and created less attacking threat than their opponents.Vinicius, arguably the best player for Brazil on the day, also offered firm words for his teammates, echoing Ancelottis concerns.Weve got to hold onto the ball, said the La Liga star. Weve got to move better but I dont think theres a lot to say now. I think we really have to improve.TOPICSVinicius JuniorCarlo AncelottiBrazilWorld Cup 2026Kedar BayleySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterKedar Bayley is a trained journalist specialising in culture reporting. As a fan of Liverpool FC,he writes on the Reds often. Knowledgable about all things sports, cinema and television,you can find his words in Screen International, FourFourTwo, Manchester Evening News and more.
