Pundits divided over late penalty call in Scotland's World Cup loss

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Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Pundits divided over late penalty call in Scotland's World Cup loss
Summary

Scotland faced a controversial late penalty decision in their World Cup match against Morocco, losing 1-0. In the 82nd minute, Scott McTominay was brought down by Neil El Aynaoui, leading to a heated debate among pundits regarding whether a penalty should have been awarded. While some, including Duncan Ferguson, viewed the challenge as a clear foul, others like Roy Keane and Ange Postecoglou felt it was too soft for a penalty. The decision was pivotal, as Morocco held their lead, positioning Scotland precariously ahead of their next match against Brazil on June 24.

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  • Scotland lost 1-0 to Morocco in a World Cup match on June 20.
  • Scott McTominay was denied a penalty in the 82nd minute.
  • Pundits are split on the correctness of the penalty decision.
  • Scotland faces Brazil in their final Group C game on June 24.
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McTominay was brought down by Neil El Aynaoui with Morocco leading 1-0 late into the Group C contest

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