Scotland vs Morocco
Scotland 0–1 Morocco
Morocco did just enough to beat Scotland in their World Cup 2026 group stage clash, a single goal separating the sides in a tight, nervy affair that leaves Scotland needing a result in their final game.
Morocco claimed an impressive away victory to boost their season.
A tight defensive display kept the scoring low in this closely fought game.
The result has implications at both ends of the Morocco end of the standings.
Assist: Brahim Díaz
Scotland 0-1 Morocco: Atlas Lions Edge Group Game to Leave Scots on the Brink
Morocco did just enough to beat Scotland in their World Cup 2026 group stage clash, a single goal separating the sides in a tight, nervy affair that leaves Scotland needing a result in their final game.
Read full report →- 2'assist: Brahim Díaz
Ismael Saibari - 23'Foul
Issa Diop - 60'off: Kieran Tierney
Ben Gannon-Doak - 65'Foul
Andrew Robertson - 71'off: Ché Adams
Lyndon Dykes - 71'off: Ryan Christie
Kenny McLean - 84'off: Bilal El Khannouss
Chemsdine Talbi - 84'off: Brahim Díaz
Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab - 84'off: Ismael Saibari
Soufiane Rahimi - 89'off: John McGinn
Ross Stewart - 89'off: Nathan Patterson
Anthony Ralston - 90'off: Azzedine Ounahi
Expected Goals (xG)
How the result affects the World Cup 2026 standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Belgium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 1 |  Spain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 1 |  Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1 |  England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 1 |  Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 1 |  France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1 |  Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1 |  Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
What was the final score of Scotland vs Morocco?
The match finished 0-1 to Morocco.
Who won Scotland vs Morocco?
Morocco won the match 1-0.
When did Scotland vs Morocco take place?
The match took place on Friday, 19 June 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
Scotland fell to Morocco 0-1 in World Cup 2026 qualifying. Our model backed Morocco at 47% probability and the pick landed. Scotland had won their previous match but offered little going forward, while Morocco converted their chance to secure three points. The visitors' recent form showed mixed results, though they proved clinical when it mattered. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Morocco's victory consolidated their position as group challengers, moving clear of Scotland's third-place standing. The result suggested Scotland's earlier form,1 win, 0 draws, 0 losses in their last 5,masked underlying attacking frailty. Our AI engine had flagged Morocco's 50 percent clean sheet rate as sustainable; this match confirmed their defensive solidity. The gap between second and third now reflects Morocco's marginal but genuine advantage in the qualification race.
Scotland v Morocco · World Cup 2026 · 19/06/2026, 23:00:00