Ancelotti urges Brazil to step up after Morocco draw

A curled effort from Vinicius ‌Jr cancelled out Ismael Saibari's ‌opener in East Rutherford, New Jersey, meaning both sides have 1 point from ‌their opening match of the ⁠tournament.

Scotland defeated 

"Our ​performance was not good. We faced several challenges, our team was badly balanced, and we gave away possession far too often. I believe we must improve ⁠in that ​respect," Ancelotti said.

Morocco went ahead in the 21st minute as Saibari completed a rapid counter-attack, turning in Brahim ‌Diaz's through ball.

Vinicius levelled the score in the 32nd minute after cutting inside from the left and curling a right-footed effort into the top corner.

Ancelotti noted that Brazil improved after the interval following a number of changes, but were unable to breach Morocco's low defensive block.

"I am not disappointed‌ with this outcome, nor am I​ satisfied," he said, adding ‌that Brazil's starting eleven would not stay the same for the whole tournament.

"You don't win the World Cup on the back of your opening game," he said, with ⁠Brazil set to ⁠face Haiti ‌on Friday.