Saibari scores early as Morocco and Scotland clash at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 12:07 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Ismael Saibiri put Morocco ahead just 70 seconds into their World Cup match against Scotland in Massachusetts. The early goal places pressure on Scotland, who must avoid a comprehensive defeat to keep their hopes of advancing alive. The team faces Brazil next, with the need to achieve at least a one-goal victory against Haiti to keep their knockout phase dreams intact. Fans anticipate an exciting contest as the match progresses.
- •Saibiri scores after 70 seconds for Morocco
- •Scotland faces Brazil next in the tournament
- •Scotland needs a narrow loss or win against Haiti
- •The match is being played in Massachusetts
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Scotland’s World Cup hopes dented as Saibari goal proves decisive
- 12:07 AMThe Guardian Sport — Saibari strikes after 70 seconds as Morocco puncture Scotland’s World Cup party
"Scotland would have taken this outcome after 70 seconds. Ismael Saibiri had fired this highly-rated Moroccan team ahead. Men in kilts gulped under the blazing Massachusetts sun. Scotland may even privately have taken this outcome before a ball was kicked. Avoidance of a comprehensive defeat against Brazil will leave them with at least a fighting chance of becoming the first Scotland team to progress to the knockout phase of a major tournament. Easier said than done, of course, but a scenario where history remains within the grasp of Steve Clarke and his players. Onwards to Boston, for what promises to be quite the spectacle. The value in beating Haiti by a goal or only losing this by the same will all be apparent by full-time on Wednesday. The Tartan Army need calculators in hand. Continue reading...
"Scotland’s spirited second-half rally was not enough to bring any World Cup joy as they suffered a frustrating 1-0 defeat to Morocco in Foxborough. After beating Haiti in their Group C opener, Steve Clarke’s side needed only a draw against the AFCON champions at the Boston Stadium to all-but guarantee a spot in the knockout stages.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 12:30 AMScotland’s World Cup hopes dented as Saibari goal proves decisive
Scotland’s spirited second-half rally was not enough to bring any World Cup joy as they suffered a frustrating 1-0 defeat to Morocco in Foxborough. After beating Haiti in their Group C opener, Steve Clarke’s side needed only a draw against the AFCON champions at the Boston Stadium to all-but guarantee a spot in the knockout stages.
- The Guardian SportJun 20, 2026, 12:07 AMSaibari strikes after 70 seconds as Morocco puncture Scotland’s World Cup party
Scotland would have taken this outcome after 70 seconds. Ismael Saibiri had fired this highly-rated Moroccan team ahead. Men in kilts gulped under the blazing Massachusetts sun. Scotland may even privately have taken this outcome before a ball was kicked. Avoidance of a comprehensive defeat against Brazil will leave them with at least a fighting chance of becoming the first Scotland team to progress to the knockout phase of a major tournament. Easier said than done, of course, but a scenario where history remains within the grasp of Steve Clarke and his players. Onwards to Boston, for what promises to be quite the spectacle. The value in beating Haiti by a goal or only losing this by the same will all be apparent by full-time on Wednesday. The Tartan Army need calculators in hand. Continue reading...
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