Morocco defeats Scotland 1-0 in 2026 World Cup Group C match

In a Group C match of the 2026 World Cup held in Boston, Morocco secured a 1-0 victory over Scotland. The match's only goal was scored by Ismael Saibari in the second minute following an assist from Brahim Diaz. This result brings Morocco to four points after two matches, following their opening draw against Brazil. Scotland, managed by Steve Clarke, remains on three points after an opening win against Haiti. The match, officiated by Ilgiz Tantashev from Uzbekistan, saw yellow cards issued to Robertson and Diop. Saibari struck the crossbar in the 50th minute, marking a significant missed opportunity for the African side. Scotland improved their performance in the second half but failed to equalize. Morocco now faces Haiti in the final group stage fixture, needing a positive result to guarantee progression to the round of 32.