Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 in Group ​C of the World Cup on ‌Friday (June 19, 2026) with Ismael Saibari scoring ​his second goal in ⁠as many games after 71 seconds, leaving the North Africans well placed ‌to advance into the round of 32.

With the game ‌barely underway, Saibari ran on ‌to ⁠a pass from Brahim ⁠Diaz with Scotland’s defenders left watching and he lashed the ball past goalkeeper Angus ​Gunn. Morocco ‌looked a class above Scotland for much of the first half.

Although Steve Clarke’s men played with ‌more intensity after the break, ​it was Morocco who came closest to getting the ⁠game’s second goal when an effort by Saibari was deflected on ‌to the bar shortly after the interval.

Morocco have four points after drawing 1-1 with Brazil in their first match and they face Haiti in their ‌final group match. Scotland have three ​points after beating Haiti 1-0 last Saturday which might be ⁠enough to see them into the ⁠World Cup knockout round for the first time. The ‌Scots will close out their group games against Brazil next ​Wednesday.