World Cup Group Stage - 2
Scotland 0 - 1 FT Morocco
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
I. Saibari (B. Diaz) 2'
I. Diop 23'
HT
60' ↓ K. Tierney ↑B. Gannon-Doak
65' A. Robertson
71' ↓ C. Adams ↑L. Dykes
71' ↓ R. Christie ↑K. McLean
↓ I. Saibari ↑S. Rahimi 84'
↓ B. El Khannouss ↑C. Talbi 84'
↓ B. Diaz ↑A. Amaimouni 84'
89' ↓ N. Patterson ↑A. Ralston
89' ↓ J. McGinn ↑R. Stewart
↓ A. Ounahi ↑S. El Mourabet 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Scotland
Goalkeepers
Angus Gunn 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Nathan Patterson 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
27%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Grant Hanley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jack Hendry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andy Robertson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
John McGinn
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
10%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Ryan Christie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Lewis Ferguson 
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
66
Passes
14
Duels
Kieran Tierney
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Forwards
Scott McTominay
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Che Adams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
BENCH
Liam Kelly 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Craig Gordon
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Aaron Hickey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
John Souttar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dominic Hyam
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tony Ralston
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Scott McKenna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyler Fletcher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenny McLean
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ben Gannon-Doak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Findlay Curtis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lyndon Dykes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ross Stewart
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
George Hirst
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lawrence Shankland
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morocco
Goalkeepers
Bono
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
96
Minutes
Defenders
Achraf Hakimi
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
81
Passes
7
Duels
Issa Diop
MAGNET
102
Activity
102
Activity
93
Passes
9
Duels
Chadi Riad
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noussair Mazraoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Ayyoub Bouaddi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Neil El Aynaoui
MAGNET
91
Activity
91
Activity
81
Passes
10
Duels
Brahim Díaz 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
3
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Azzedine Ounahi
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
73
Passes
6
Duels
Bilal El Khannouss
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Forwards
Ismael Saibari 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Munir El Kajoui
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Anass Salah-Eddine
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marwane Saadane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Redouane Halhal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Youssef Belammari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zakaria El Ouahdi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samir El Mourabet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sofyan Amrabat
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amine Sbai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chemsdine Talbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gessime Yassine
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ayoub El Kaabi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ayoube Amaimouni Echghouyab
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Soufiane Rahimi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DPortugal 1 - 1 Congo DR (17-06-2026) |
| 2 | Congo DR | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DPortugal 1 - 1 Congo DR (17-06-2026) |
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -3
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Atlas Lions Pounce Early to Tame Scotland in Foxborough
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 17/100. Ismael Saibari's lightning-fast opener proved decisive as Morocco executed a tactical masterclass to suffocate Scotland and seize control of their World Cup group.
Early Ambush
The vast expanses of Gillette Stadium provided the perfect canvas for Morocco to execute their game plan flawlessly. High Stakes defined this crucial group stage clash, but I. Saibari shattered any pre-match tension in just the second minute. Latching onto a beautifully threaded pass from B. Diaz, the attacker silenced the Tartan Army with a ruthless finish. The Intensity from the North African side was palpable right from the kickoff, instantly putting the Scottish defence under immense, unrelenting pressure. Rather than retreating after securing their advantage, Morocco controlled possession with slick passing combinations, forcing their European counterparts into a deeply reactive shell and setting a fierce early tempo that dictated the rest of the half.
Tartans Trapped
The expected Scottish resurgence never truly materialized, largely due to Morocco's impeccable tactical discipline. The Balance of play heavily favoured the Atlas Lions, who relentlessly dictated the midfield rhythm while entirely neutralizing their opponents. Scotland simply could not find a way through the rigid lines, failing to register a single shot on target throughout the entire contest. Despite this glaring lack of attacking teeth, Jack Hendry fought valiantly at the back. The centre-half put in an outstanding defensive shift, repeatedly stepping up to clear danger and prevent the deficit from growing. Yet, without a functioning focal point up front, Scotland's possession largely evaporated in the middle third, leaving them chasing shadows against a well-drilled Moroccan unit.
Group Control Secured
As the clock ticked down, the match settled into a predictable rhythm of Moroccan retention and mounting Scottish frustration. With a minimal Upset Factor looking likely in the closing stages, the Atlas Lions professionally managed the tempo, starving their opponents of the ball to confidently hear the final whistle. The 1-0 victory brilliantly catapults Morocco to the summit of the group with four points, putting them in prime position for knockout stage qualification. For Scotland, the narrow defeat is a bitter pill to swallow, halting their momentum and leaving them stranded in second place. They now face a brutally uphill battle to keep their World Cup dreams alive in the remaining fixtures, knowing improvement is non-negotiable.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Scotland's season?
Scotland drops to second place in the group, making their final fixture a high-pressure, must-win battle to secure progression to the knockout rounds.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A Gritty Battle for Group Survival
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 57/100. Massive implications mask a lack of pure quality as both nations fight desperately to keep their World Cup dreams alive.
The Setup
On June 19, 2026, Gillette Stadium hosts a decisive World Cup group stage clash between Scotland and Morocco. With the pressure mounting in this second round of fixtures, the margin for error is non-existent. Driven by a maximum Stakes rating, this is essentially a knockout game masquerading as a group fixture. Neither side boasts an off-the-charts Stars presence, meaning this will be a fierce battle of attrition rather than a fluid masterclass of individual brilliance. A modest Form rating across the board highlights the vulnerability of both squads, and the low Balance hints at a scrappy, disjointed affair. Morocco enter as the statistical favourites, but Scotland's pure desperation could easily drag this into a chaotic contest.
Key Battle
The defining contest will pitch the Scottish physical defensive block against the Moroccan attacking wide play. Without marquee names to rely on, the North African side must use their collective pace to stretch a compact Scottish backline that will undoubtedly sit deep, close gaps, and try to frustrate their opponents.
Our Prediction
Expect a tense, cagey affair where unforced errors dictate the outcome. Our take is a narrow 1-0 victory for Morocco, breaking Scottish hearts late in the second half through sheer persistence on the flanks.