Morocco secured a vital 1‑0 victory over Scotland in their Group C clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, keeping their knockout‑stage hopes alive.
Match Summary
The only goal came just two minutes after kickoff when Brahim Diaz slipped a perfect through‑ball to Ismael Saibari, who finished calmly into the top corner.
Scotland struggled to settle in the opening half, offering little attacking threat despite several appeals for a penalty that VAR overturned.
Morocco continued to press, hitting the woodwork through Saibari and relying on goalkeeper Bono to make key saves.
After the break, the Scots grew more urgent, with Ryan Christie and Scott McTominay testing the Moroccan defence, but each effort was either off target or saved.
Further penalty claims were dismissed by VAR, adding to Scotland’s frustration.
In the closing minutes, Morocco’s back line—anchored by Achraf Hakimi, Noussair Mazraoui and Issa Diop—stood firm, absorbing pressure and launching quick counters through substitutes Chemsdine Talbi and Ayoube Amaimouni.
When the referee blew for full‑time after six minutes of added time, the Atlas Lions had taken a crucial step toward qualifying for the last‑16.
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