Scotland 0-1 Morocco: FIFA World Cup 2026 The Atlas Lions’ solitary goal came courtesy of Ismael Saibari, who ran past the Scottish back line, brought down a well-weighted ball from Brahim Diaz and slammed the ball past Angus Gunn and into the roof of the net.
Saibari’s finish was a record breaker: the fastest so far at FIFA World Cup 2026 and Morocco’s fastest ever at the global showpiece. The victory leaves Morocco with four points and sitting atop Group C ahead of Brazil’s game in Philadelphia.
Morocco came close again moments later when El Khannouss nearly flicked home a near post corner from Achraf Hakimi, only to be denied by Gunn again.
Scotland gained the ascendancy in the final 15 minutes. John McGinn, Ben Gannon-Doak and Scott McTominay attacked in waves as the Tartan Army willed them toward an equaliser, however time ran out as the Atlas Lions hung on for a crucial victory.