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VAR Controversy Erupts During Brazil vs. Morocco at the 2026 World Cup
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100% centerFirst reported by Mako · Jun 13, 2026
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What happened
Brazil and Morocco met in a 2026 World Cup group-stage match at MetLife Stadium in New York on June 14, 2026. The game was overshadowed by VAR controversy after two rough first-half tackles on Vinicius Junior and Achraf Hakimi drew no red cards.
- 01Fans blasted VAR during Brazil’s World Cup match against Morocco.
- 02Two first-half tackles were widely seen as deserving red cards.
- 03Vinicius Junior was fouled hard by Achraf Hakimi.
- 04Bruno Guimaraes later made a tough challenge on Hakimi.
- 05The match was played June 14, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New York.
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