Morocco beat Scotland to close on World Cup knockouts
Morocco's midfielder #11 Ismael Saibari and Scotland's forward #11 Ryan Christie fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group C football match between Scotland and Morocco at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough on June 19, 2026. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
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June 19, 2026

Morocco beat Scotland to close on World Cup knockouts

FOXBOROUGH, United States (AFP)—Morocco edged closer to the World Cup knockout phase as Ismael Saibari’s second-minute strike proved enough for a nervy 1-0 win over Scotland at Gillette Stadium on Friday.

The 2022 semi-finalists moved to the top of Group C on four points, while Scotland missed a chance to book a World Cup knockout berth for the first time.

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