Two Manchester United teammates are about to become temporary rivals. Tyler Fletcher, Scotland’s teenage midfield call-up, and Noussair Mazraoui, Morocco’s seasoned defender, will face each other at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a tournament sprawling across the United States, Canada, and Mexico this summer.
From injury replacement to World Cup stage
Fletcher was called up to Scotland’s 26-man squad on May 31, 2026, replacing the injured Billy Gilmour.
On the other side of the pitch, Mazraoui brings considerably more experience. The Moroccan defender already started his nation’s World Cup opener against Brazil. Morocco, coming off their historic 2022 World Cup semifinal run, entered this tournament with serious expectations, and Mazraoui has been central to their defensive setup.
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