Live Blog! Scotland vs. Morocco At The FIFA World Cup 2026
Second Half 🏴 Scotland vs Morocco 🇲🇦
FINAL WHISTLE | BOSTON 🏟️🔥
Morocco 1-0 Scotland
FULL TIME! Morocco 🇲🇦 secure three hard-fought points in a dramatic finish against Scotland.
Saibari’s early goal proved to be enough for the Atlas Lions 🇲🇦 to claim victory. After dominating the first half, Morocco had to withstand Scotland’s pressure in the second half.
Scotland pushed until the final whistle, created dangerous moments, and put Morocco under pressure, but could not find the equalizer.
With this win, Morocco 🇲🇦 move to 4 points and take a huge step toward the next round. ⚽🔥
95' | MOROCCO ALMOST FINISH IT! 🇲🇦🔥
🇲🇦 Morocco 1-0 Scotland
WHAT A CHANCE! Amaimouni gets a huge opportunity to seal the match, but he cannot finish it off.
The Atlas Lions 🇲🇦 continue to threaten on the counter while Scotland throw everything forward searching for a late equalizer.
Total drama in Boston! ⚽🔥
92' | HUGE SAVE FROM GUNN! 🧤🔥
Morocco 1-0 Scotland
Scotland survive again! This time Gunn comes up with a brilliant stop to deny Talbi and keep the match alive.
In the final minutes, Morocco 🇲🇦 are defending their lead and trying to finish the game on counterattacks, while Scotland push forward searching for the equalizer.
Total drama in Boston! ⚽🔥
87' | SCOTLAND PUSHING 🔥
Morocco 1-0 Scotland
McTominay is involved again! The Scottish midfielder gets another effort away, but the shot is blocked and the ball falls comfortably for Bounou.
Scotland are controlling the final minutes and throwing everything forward looking for the equalizer, while Morocco 🇲🇦 try to hold on.
A tense finish in Boston! ⚽🔥
85' | SCOTLAND CLOSE AGAIN 🏴⚽
🇲🇦 Morocco 1-0 Scotland
MOROCCO SURVIVES ANOTHER SCARE! McTominay gets a dangerous effort away, but the shot takes a deflection and goes just wide of Bounou’s goal.
Scotland are dominating the final minutes and pushing hard for the equalizer. Morocco 🇲🇦 are holding on and waiting for a chance to finish the game on the counter.
A thrilling finish in Boston! ⚽🔥
80' | END-TO-END ACTION IN BOSTON 🏟️🔥
Morocco 1-0 Scotland
A dramatic final stretch! Scotland are pushing forward looking for the equalizer, while Morocco 🇲🇦 drop deeper to defend their lead.
However, the Atlas Lions 🇲🇦 remain dangerous whenever they win the ball and can break on the counter.
The finish is wide open in Foxborough. ⚽🔥
55' | SCOTLAND RESPONDS ⚽🔥
🇲🇦 Morocco 1-0 Scotland
Now it’s Scotland’s turn! Christie finds space and tries to test Bounou, but his effort goes over the Moroccan goal.
Scotland are growing into the second half and showing a much more attacking approach after Morocco’s early dominance.
The match is opening up in Foxborough. ⚽🔥
52' | SCOTLAND SAVED BY A HUGE SAVE! 🧤🔥
Morocco 1-0 Scotland
Scotland survive again! The Atlas Lions 🇲🇦 continue to find gaps and create dangerous chances.
Gunn comes up with a brilliant save to deny Morocco 🇲🇦 a second goal after a shot that looked destined for the back of the net.
Scotland stay alive, but Morocco remain the much more threatening side going forward. ⚽🔥
49' | MOROCCO RESPONDS 🇲🇦🔥
🇲🇦 Morocco 1-0 Scotland
SCOTLAND SURVIVES! After the penalty controversy, the Atlas Lions 🇲🇦 answer with a dangerous counterattack.
Saibari is involved again and fires a shot that crashes against the post. The second goal was inches away, but the woodwork keeps Scotland alive.
A clear reminder of Morocco’s danger whenever they find space. ⚽🔥
48' | CONTROVERSY IN BOSTON 🏟️🔥
Morocco 1-0 Scotland
Scotland are calling for a penalty! The Scots appeal for a foul inside the box after an attacking move, but the referee decides not to award the spot kick.
The players protest and the atmosphere heats up in Boston. Scotland have returned with a much more aggressive approach after halftime.
Morocco 🇲🇦 still lead, but the second half has a completely different feel. ⚽🔥
46' | SECOND HALF UNDERWAY IN FOXBOROUGH 🏟️🔥
Morocco 1-0 Scotland
The second half is back! Morocco 🇲🇦 still lead thanks to Saibari’s early goal, but Scotland showed signs of life before halftime.
The Scots are looking for a comeback, while the Atlas Lions 🇲🇦 continue to control the match. The second half promises much more intensity.
A big finish is coming! ⚽🔥
First Half 🏴 Scotland vs Morocco 🇲🇦
HALF TIME | FOXBOROUGH 🏟️⏸️
🇲🇦 Morocco 1-0 Scotland
The first half comes to an end in Boston with Morocco 🇲🇦 leading, thanks to the fastest goal of the tournament so far.
Saibari’s early strike set the tone, with the Atlas Lions 🇲🇦 dominating possession, creating more chances, and controlling most of the game.
Scotland struggled for long spells but showed a brief reaction towards the end of the half, without real danger in attack.
Everything set for an intense second half. ⚽🔥
46' | SCOTLAND RESPONDS ⚽🔥
🇲🇦 Morocco 1-0 Scotland
SECOND HALF BEGINS WITH SCOTTISH WARNING! Robertson sends a dangerous cross into the box and McGinn goes for the volley, but he fails to strike it cleanly.
Morocco 🇲🇦 survive the scare, still holding the lead but Scotland show early intent after the break. ⚽🔥
35' | MOROCCO WARNING 🇲🇦🔥
🇲🇦 Morocco 1-0 Scotland
Another big chance for the Atlas Lions 🇲🇦! El Khannouss finds space inside a promising position and fires an effort over the bar.
Morocco continue to create chances at will, keeping Scotland under constant pressure and pinned back in their own half. ⚽🔥
29' | MOROCCO WARNING 🇲🇦🔥
🇲🇦 Morocco 1-0 Scotland
So close to the second! Excellent team move from the Atlas Lions 🇲🇦. El Aynaoui gets into a good shooting position but sends his effort over the bar.
The chance is created by a brilliant run from Brahim, who continues to torment Scotland, completely dictating the attacking rhythm.
Morocco remain clearly on top in this phase of the match. ⚽🔥
We’re back from the break with Morocco 🇲🇦 clearly dominating the match.
The Atlas Lions 🇲🇦 are controlling possession and tempo, keeping Scotland pinned back and struggling to build from the back.
Scotland try to reorganize after the early setback, but they are finding it very difficult to escape Morocco’s pressure.
Still a strong Moroccan lead in a very controlled performance so far. ⚽🔥
9' | MOROCCO WARNING 🇲🇦🔥
🇲🇦 Morocco 1-0 Scotland 🏴
Almost the second for the Atlas Lions 🇲🇦! Saibari delivers a dangerous through ball, but the receiver cannot reach it in time to finish inside the box.
Scotland escape a big scare as Morocco continue to look sharp going forward. ⚽🔥
EXPLOSIVE START IN FOXBOROUGH! The match has barely begun and Morocco 🇲🇦 are already ahead.
Saibari unleashes a rocket of a shot from distance, giving the Scottish goalkeeper absolutely no chance. A stunning strike from the Atlas Lions 🇲🇦 to shock everyone inside the stadium.
Scotland completely stunned after the early blow. ⚽🔥
1' | GOAL FOR MOROCCO 🇲🇦🔥
🇲🇦 Morocco 1-0 Scotland 🏴
WHAT A START IN FOXBOROUGH! Barely seconds after kickoff, Morocco 🇲🇦 strike first.
Saibari reacts instantly to a quick attacking move and gives the Africans the lead inside the opening minute. Scotland haven’t even settled into the match and already find themselves behind.
An explosive start to this clash! 🇲🇦⚽
KICKOFF IN BOSTON! 🏟️🔥
The ball is rolling! The match between Scotland and Morocco 🇲🇦 is underway in an electric atmosphere in Foxborough.
Both sides start with intensity, trying to impose their style early in this crucial clash.
PREVIEW | EVERYTHING READY IN FOXBOROUGH 🏟️🔥🏴🇲🇦
Teams are in the tunnel… the stadium goes silent… and “Sirius” by Alan Parsons Project 🎶🔥 is playing, as tradition dictates in big football nights.
It’s match time. Scotland and Morocco 🇲🇦 are ready to step onto the pitch.
You can feel the tension in Foxborough… this is about to begin!
The teams are already warming up in Foxborough. A very interesting clash is coming between Scotland and Morocco, both sides finalizing preparations before kickoff.
Scotland rely on their physical, direct style and collective effort, while Morocco lean on tactical discipline, quick transitions and technical quality in attack.
The atmosphere is building inside the stadium, everything set for an important match.
Group C In Action
Group C is starting to take shape, and this match could be one of the key moments in the race for qualification. Scotland is looking for a historic victory that would allow them to reach the next round, a stage they have never managed to reach in a World Cup. Standing in their way is Morocco, a team arriving with the goal of proving they are ready to compete against anyone and avoid complications in the battle for a place in the next round.
Scotland enters the match with three points after defeating Haiti in the opening round, meaning a win against the Atlas Lions would secure their qualification. The European side wants to build on the momentum from their debut and make a major statement in the tournament.
Morocco, meanwhile, cannot afford a defeat. A setback would seriously damage their chances of advancing and could force them to put everything on the line in the final group match against Haiti, where they may have to fight for a possible qualification among the best third-place teams.
Lineups
Scotland Lineup
Morocco Lineup
Scotland Looking To Make A World Cup Statement
The Scotland national team arrives with confidence after starting the tournament with a victory. Their main strengths are intensity, physical play, and the ability to compete in every battle on the pitch.
Against Morocco, they will need to improve their build-up play and find spaces against a defense that is usually very well organized. Scotland will need to take advantage of set pieces and quick transitions if they want to surprise one of the strongest teams in the group.
Morocco Looking To Continue Their Rise
The Atlas Lions arrive as a dangerous team with recent experience on the biggest international stages. Their strengths are defensive organization, speed on the wings, and the ability to punish opponents’ mistakes.
After their significant growth in recent years, Morocco wants to prove that their success was not a coincidence and that they can compete on equal terms against any national team. Their objective will be to control the match, avoid falling behind on the scoreboard, and create opportunities to attack Scotland.
A Match That Could Define Group C
Scotland has the opportunity to make history, while Morocco needs a response to avoid complicating their path forward. A match with everything at stake and two contrasting styles that promise an intense battle.
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