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John McGinn aims to guide Scotland past Morocco at World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 6:12 AM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

John McGinn aims to guide Scotland past Morocco at World Cup

Summary

John McGinn leads Scotland against Morocco on Friday as they strive for a spot in the knockout stage. The midfielder has been pivotal for both club and country, recently scoring Scotland's first World Cup goal in 28 years against Haiti. McGinn, who helped Aston Villa secure Europa League glory, now looks to continue his impactful performance on the international stage. A draw against Morocco could significantly boost Scotland's chances of advancing.

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By the Numbers

•Scotland faces Morocco on June 19 in a crucial World Cup match.
•John McGinn scored Scotland's first World Cup goal since 1998.
•Aston Villa captain led the team to a top-four finish and European glory.
•Scotland seeks to advance to the knockout stage with a positive result.

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What they're saying

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After leading Aston Villa to historic silverware this season, McGinn is looking to create more history and guide Scotland to the knockouts with a win against Morocco on Friday night
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