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Vinícius Júnior's stunning goal salvaged a 1-1 draw for Brazil in their World Cup opener against Morocco, but the result underscores deeper concerns about the team's overall performance. Despite fielding one of soccer's most talented squads, Brazil looked disjointed and struggled to control the match against a Morocco side playing in only their second World Cup. The draw leaves the Seleção with work to do if they hope to contend for the tournament title, with questions lingering about their midfield cohesion and defensive solidity.