Real Madrid World Cup Spotlight: Brahim, Vinicius impress for their nations | OneFootball

Real Madrid had a busy Sunday at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with three Los Blancos players in action across two games.

Vinicius Jr. and Brahim Diaz faced each other in Brazil’s 1-1 draw against Morocco, while Arda Guler started for Turkiye in their 2-0 defeat to Australia.

Endrick was also in the Brazilian squad that faced the AFCON champions but Carlo Ancelotti did not give him any minutes on the night.

The other two games, Scotland 1-0 Haiti and Switzerland 1-1 Qatar, did not feature any Real Madrid players.

Here is how the Real Madrid stars got on in their respective fixtures on Sunday.

Vinicius Jr. vs Morocco

Vinicius scored Brazil’s equaliser. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

For Real Madrid fans, the standout name was Vinicius. Brazil were far from convincing in their opener, but their No. 7 still found a way to leave his mark on the game.

He scored Brazil’s equaliser in the 32nd minute. It was his only shot of the game, but he made it count with a sharp finish from the left side.

He also created two chances, completed 26 of his 31 passes, had 53 touches and carried the ball 18 times.

It was not a complete attacking masterclass, but it was a very Vinicius performance. Even when Brazil lacked rhythm, he provided the moment of quality they needed.

Real Madrid fans have seen him bend games in their favour single-handedly on many occasions, and he found a way to do it for his nation against Morocco.

Brahim Diaz vs Brazil

Brahim was one of Morocco’s impressive performances. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Brahim also had a productive night for Morocco before being substituted in the 64th minute.

He assisted Ismael Saibari’s opener with what was the pass of the tournament so far, created two chances, registered 0.26 expected assists and completed all 19 of his passes.

His display was tidy rather than explosive, but it showed exactly why Morocco trust him between the lines.

He connected play quickly, carried the ball with purpose and punished Brazil’s loose structure early on.

It was a surprise to see him taken off early, and the Moroccan team lost a lot of their bite once the Madrid star departed.

Endrick vs Morocco

Endrick was expected to be one of Brazil’s X-factor players at the World Cup, following a very good display in the lead-up to the tournament.

However, the Real Madrid youngster was left with a disappointed look, as Ancelotti chose to overlook him in favour of other players against Morocco, leaving him an unused substitute.

Arda Guler vs Australia

Guler endured a frustrating night as Turkiye lost to Australia. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Arda Guler had the most frustrating result of the three, as Turkiye lost 2-0 despite dominating possession against Australia.

Turkiye had 72 percent possession, 30 shots and 53 touches in the opposition box, but still failed to score.

Arda was one of their most active players, taking eight shots as Australia’s deep block repeatedly forced Turkiye into difficult attempts.

The performance had creativity and personality, but not enough precision in the final action, with a lot of what the Madrid man tried failing to come off.

So, from a Real Madrid perspective, it was a mixed but encouraging day. Vinicius delivered the headline moment, Brahim produced a decisive contribution, and Arda showed responsibility even in defeat.

Not perfect, but all three gave Madridistas something to watch closely as the tournament grows.