Casablanca's Streets Come Alive After Morocco's Draw with Brazil
In a spectacular display of national pride and joy, thousands of Moroccan football fans filled the streets of Casablanca following an exhilarating 1-1 draw between the Morocco national team and Brazil during their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C opener. This dramatic encounter, held at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, showcased the Moroccan team’s resilience and skill as they faced off against the five-time world champions.
Moroccan midfielder Ismael Saibari ignited the celebrations early in the match by scoring the first goal in the 21st minute. However, the joy was momentarily dampened when Brazilian winger Vinícius Júnior equalized with a stunning curling shot just 11 minutes later. Despite the tension and high stakes, local supporters praised the tactical prowess of newly appointed head coach Mohamed Ouahbi, whose defensive strategies effectively neutralized Brazil’s formidable attacking threats during the second half of the match.
The thrilling draw not only secured a vital opening point for Morocco but also reignited hopes of replicating their remarkable journey to the semi-finals in the previous World Cup. The excitement in Casablanca was palpable, as fans gathered in public viewing areas to cheer on their team, creating an electrifying atmosphere that paralyzed the city in celebration. Looking ahead, Morocco is set to face Scotland in their next Group C match on June 19 at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, with high hopes of continuing their World Cup campaign.
As reported by youtube.com.
