Morocco were in control throughout the game despite the scoreline, outmuscling Scotland and scoring the winner after just 71 seconds of play.
Morocco's Ismael Saibari (centre) in action with Scotland's Lewis Ferguson (right) and Nathan Patterson during the sides' 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C match at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Jun 19, 2026. (Photo: Reuters/Imagn Images/David Butler)
20 Jun 2026 08:05AM
(Updated: 20 Jun 2026 09:46AM)
FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts: Morocco outmuscled Scotland for a 1-0 win thanks to the tournament's fastest goal on Friday (Jun 19), taking control of Group C in the World Cup and moving into top spot with one match left to play.The North Africans, surprise semi-finalists four years ago, were in control throughout despite the deceptive scoreline, bullying the Scots into submission and scoring the winner with Ismael Saibari after 71 seconds of play.Morocco, who did not translate their dominance into more goals, now have four points from their two matches and will next play Haiti on Wednesday. Scotland, with three points from two games, face five-time champions Brazil on the last matchday. Brazil and Haiti face each other later on Friday. The top two teams of each group win automatic qualification for the round of 32, along with the eight best third-placed teams.
