After draw vs. Brazil, Morocco face Scotland as favorites
BOSTON, Massachusetts: Scotland have hit the ground running in the World Cup with an opening 1-0 victory over Haiti in Group C and with their Tartan Army of fans winning hearts in Boston, but their return to the city on Saturday to face Morocco could dampen their spirits.
The North Africans, surprise World Cup semifinalists four years ago, held five-time world champions Brazil to a 1-1 draw in their opener and may flip the script in the group.
A win over Scotland would almost certainly see them through to the next round on four points and, given their fluid play and confidence against Brazil compared to Scotland’s lacklustre display, they will deservedly go into the match as favorites.
Four years ago, Morocco, who will co-host the 2030 World Cup with Portugal and Spain, beat Belgium, Spain and Portugal on their unexpected run to the last four.
