Scotland vs Morocco

Gillette Stadium
I. Tantashev
2026
Match Report
Morocco dealt Scotland's World Cup ambitions a serious blow in Foxborough, securing a 1-0 victory built on the tournament's fastest goal yet.
Ismael Saibari needed just 71 seconds to break the deadlock, volleying into the top corner after Brahim Díaz slid him in down the right — a VAR check confirmed the strike was onside, and Morocco never relinquished control. Angus Gunn kept the deficit respectable with sharp stops from Achraf Hakimi and Bilal El Khannouss, while Scotland threatened fleetingly: John McGinn's acrobatic first-half volley flew over, a penalty appeal was waved away around the hour, and substitute Lyndon Dykes headed just wide from a late corner.
Morocco move to four points in Group C and remain on course for the last 16. Scotland — who opened with a win over Haiti — stay alive but face a must-win finale to advance.
Match Events
Statistics
41%Possession59%
6Shots12
0Shots on Target2
1Corners5
10Fouls8
1Offsides0
1Yellow Cards1
454Passes671
1Saves0
Injuries & Suspensions
Head to Head
0
Scotland wins
0
Draws
2
Morocco wins
Goals: 0 - 4

