▲ Scotland's Lewis Ferguson attempts a header during the match against Morocco at Boston Stadium in Massachusetts, USA, on the 18th (local time).
The Moroccan national football team, led by star striker Ismael Saibari's winning goal, defeated Scotland to extend their unbeaten streak (1 win, 1 draw) in the group stage of the 2026 North and Central America World Cup.
Morocco won 1-0 against Scotland in their second Group C match of the 2026 North and Central America World Cup, held at Boston Stadium in Massachusetts, USA, today (June 20).
With 4 points, Morocco surpassed Scotland (1 win, 1 loss, 3 points) to take the top spot in the group, putting themselves in an advantageous position to advance to the Round of 32.
On the other hand, Scotland failed in their attempt to avenge their 0-3 loss to Morocco in the 1998 France World Cup group stage, 28 years later.
Morocco, which caused an upset by drawing 1-1 with "Samba football" powerhouse Brazil in their first group match, scored with lightning speed right after kickoff against Scotland.
From the right side of the midfield, Brahim Diaz delivered a through ball behind the defense. Saibari broke through the defensive line, penetrated the right side of the penalty area, and found the back of the net with a powerful right-footed shot just 1 minute and 10 seconds into the match.
Saibari, who also scored in the first match against Brazil, netted a goal in his second consecutive game against Scotland.
In the 40th minute of the second half, Scotland's Scott McTominay broke into the right side of the penalty area and fired a right-footed shot, but it deflected off a defender and hit the side netting of the Moroccan goal, leaving Scotland unable to find an equalizer and resulting in a loss.
(Photo: AP, Yonhap News)
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