Classic Vini equalises for Brazil after Morocco's early opener; Neymar not in action

It is strange not to find Brazil among the favourites at the start of a FIFA World Cup. Yet there is something mesmerising about the canary yellow that tempts you to follow every move they make. And so we begin, tracking the Brazilian flair in their first match of the tournament against an unpredictable Morocco side in New Jersey.

That said, we have a couple of updates: Morocco took the lead, but Brazil have equalised. 

Vinicius Junior cut inside from the left to smash home the equaliser in the 32nd minute. Ismael Saibari had put the Africans ahead in the 21st minute with an elegant chip over Alisson.

Saibari, who plays in the Netherlands with PSV Eindhoven, raced on to a long ball, outran Arsenal's Gabriel to finish in style. The response from the Real Madrid winger definitely makes the rest of this encounter a must-watch, that is if you are yet to tune in.

Brazil are without their talisman, Neymar. It was announced in advance that Neymar would not be fit for this fixture. Yet, he was on the ground, doing a lap, greeting fans and celebrities before kick-off.

Morocco are aiming to go higher than a historic first semifinal appearance in the 2022 edition, while Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil are hoping to add to their record fifth title, for which they have waited since 2002.