Scotland vs Morocco — World Cup, Group Stage - 2 (19 June 2026)
World Cup Group Stage - 2 
Scotland vs Morocco
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Scotland penalty anger takes centre stage after Morocco defeat
Ryan Christie, Neil McCann and Christina Unkel all argued Scotland were denied key penalties in a 1-0 World Cup defeat to Morocco.
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Scotland vs Morocco: Saibari punishes Clarke's gamble
Ismael Saibari scored after 70 seconds as Scotland lost 1-0 to Morocco. Clarke's reshuffle and missed penalty appeals shaped the night.
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Achraf Hakimi backed by Morocco after trial confirmation and boos
Achraf Hakimi was booed by Scotland fans after a court confirmed he should stand trial, but Morocco backed him and he played 96 minutes in a 1-0 win.
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Scotland vs Morocco: Clarke plays down Tierney worry and points to penalty calls
Steve Clarke said Kieran Tierney's withdrawal was only cramp after Scotland's 1-0 loss to Morocco, while arguing the penalty calls were live.
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Scotland Morocco penalty controversy defined Boston defeat
Scotland’s 1-0 defeat to Morocco turned into a refereeing row, with penalty claims for Scott McTominay and John McGinn, plus a red-card debate.
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Scotland vs Morocco was settled early, but the penalty debate will linger
Scotland vs Morocco turned on Ismael Saibari's 71-second goal and two denied Scotland penalty appeals in a 0-1 World Cup defeat.
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Scotland vs Morocco selection debate centres on shape, Christie and McKenna
Scotland's selection calls for Morocco are under scrutiny, with pundits backing a shape change, Ryan Christie’s return and Scott McKenna in contention.
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Scotland's possession lesson: how Clarke plans to test Morocco
Steve Clarke demands improved possession from Scotland against Morocco, but plans to strike on the break.
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Scotland vs Morocco: Dykes warns of a proper test
Lyndon Dykes says Scotland must be at their best against Morocco, with Boston Stadium, squad calm and belief shaping the build-up.
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Scotland's shape debate ahead of Morocco is the real story
Scott Allan and Andy Halliday expect Scotland to change shape for Morocco, weighing midfield control against extra defensive cover after the Haiti win.
Lineups & ratings
- 17 Ben Gannon-Doak for K. Tierney
- 9 Lyndon Dykes for C. Adams
- 23 Kenny McLean for R. Christie
- 14 Ross Stewart for J. McGinn
- 24 Tony Ralston for N. Patterson
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- 8
- 12 Liam Kelly
- 15 John Souttar
- 16 Dominic Hyam
- 18 George Hirst
- 20
- 21 Craig Gordon
- 25
- 26 Scott McKenna
- 7 Chemsdine Talbi for B. El Khannouss
- 9 Soufiane Rahimi for I. Saibari
- 21 Ayoube Amaimouni Echghouyab for B. Diaz
- 15 Samir El Mourabet for A. Ounahi
- 4 Sofyan Amrabat
- 5 Marwane Saadane
- 12 Munir El Kajoui
- 13
- 16
- 17 Amine Sbai
- 19 Youssef Belammari
- 20 Ayoub El Kaabi
- 22 Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti
- 25 Redouane Halhal
- 26 Anass Salah-Eddine
- 17 Ben Gannon-Doak for K. Tierney
- 9 Lyndon Dykes for C. Adams
- 23 Kenny McLean for R. Christie
- 14 Ross Stewart for J. McGinn
- 24 Tony Ralston for N. Patterson
- 2
- 8
- 12 Liam Kelly
- 15 John Souttar
- 16 Dominic Hyam
- 18 George Hirst
- 20
- 21 Craig Gordon
- 25
- 26 Scott McKenna
- 7 Chemsdine Talbi for B. El Khannouss
- 9 Soufiane Rahimi for I. Saibari
- 21 Ayoube Amaimouni Echghouyab for B. Diaz
- 15 Samir El Mourabet for A. Ounahi
- 4 Sofyan Amrabat
- 5 Marwane Saadane
- 12 Munir El Kajoui
- 13
- 16
- 17 Amine Sbai
- 19 Youssef Belammari
- 20 Ayoub El Kaabi
- 22 Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti
- 25 Redouane Halhal
- 26 Anass Salah-Eddine