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In an exciting prelude to the FIFA World Cup match between Brazil and Morocco, renowned hip-hop artist Travis Scott and NFL legend Tom Brady had a chance meeting with Neymar. The Brazilian star, sidelined due to calf issues, was seen exchanging greetings and hugs with Scott, known for his hit 'Goosebumps', and Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl champion and five-time NFL MVP. This moment was shared on the official FIFA World Cup Instagram account and later reposted by Brady.

As the match reached half-time, the score stood at 1-1. Morocco initially took the lead with a stunning goal from Ismael Saibari in the 21st minute. However, Brazil equalized shortly after with a powerful shot from Vinicius Jr in the 32nd minute.

Neymar's participation was uncertain due to a calf injury sustained before the tournament, and he has now been confirmed out for this match. Brazil's upcoming fixtures include a game against Haiti on June 19, followed by a group-stage finale against Scotland on June 24. Coach Ancelotti remains hopeful that Neymar will be fit for both matches.

This encounter marks only the second time Brazil and Morocco have faced each other in World Cup history. Their first meeting occurred during the 1998 group stage, where Brazil triumphed with a 3-0 scoreline, featuring World Cup debut goals from Ronaldo Nazario and Rivaldo.

Historically, Brazil has shown dominance against African teams in World Cup tournaments, winning seven out of eight matches. Their only loss came against Cameroon in 2022, where they fell 1-0.