Morocco won a friendly match against Brazil 2-1 on Saturday, becoming the first team from North Africa to triumph against the five-time world champions.

PHOTO | COURTESY Morocco stun Brazil 2-1 in a friendly match

In 29 minutes, Moroccan midfielder Sofiane Boufal, a former Southampton star now on the field for Al Rayyan in Qatar, gave his country the lead with a decisive turn and drove off a feed from Bilal El Khannous.

In the 67th minute, Casemiro, the captain of Brazil, equalized when goalkeeper Yassine Bounou mishandled his feeble attempt.

Abdelhamid Sabiri, a midfielder on loan from Sampdoria, scored the game-winning goal with a volley in the 79th minute to give Morocco the victory and prove that they weren't the first Arab or African country to go to the World Cup semifinals by accident.

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Casemiro of Manchester United remarked, "I wouldn't say we lacked comprehension, it's about putting the ideas of a new coach into practice".

"I believe we played well and went above and above to win the game."

PHOTO | COURTESY Morocco continues their good form after WC

Only 10 of the 23-man team that led Brazil to a dispiriting World Cup quarterfinal elimination travelled to Morocco for the match.

The injured Neymar was absent again, and Real Madrid's youngster Rodrygo received the number 10 jersey.

Ramon Menezes, an interim manager, took over for Tite, who resigned following Croatia's defeat of Brazil in the World Cup's final eight. In the dugout, Brazil also had a new manager.

Before the 2026 World Cup begins the qualifying process in September, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) aims to be ready to reveal the identity of its new coach.

According to Brazilian media, Carlo Ancelotti, who is now in command of Real Madrid, is reportedly the CBF's top option.

He is not anticipated to decide on his future until the European season's completion.

PHOTO | COURTESY Brzail's Vinicius exchanges words with Morocco's Soufal Ambrabat

Both teams honoured Pele, who passed away well at the age of in December of last year, 82 before the game began at the Ibn Batouta stadium.

Morocco had lost their only two encounters with Brazil, 2-0 in a friendly in 1997 & 3-0 in the opening phase of the France 1998 Tournament. It all changed on Saturday.