Saibari scores early to put Morocco ahead of Scotland in World Cup match
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 11:59 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
In Group C at the World Cup in Boston, Morocco's Ismael Saibari scored just 71 seconds after kickoff, stunning Scotland with a superb finish. The goal marks the fastest at the 2026 World Cup and gives Morocco a critical early advantage. Scotland pressed for an equalizer but failed to place a shot on target despite several attempts, including appeals for a penalty after two separate incidents in the box. Morocco looks to secure their position atop Group C with one match remaining, while Scotland faces a must-win situation against Brazil next week.
- •Ismael Saibari scored for Morocco just 71 seconds into the match.
- •Scotland struggled to convert scoring opportunities, failing to register a shot on target.
- •Morocco's victory gives them the top position in Group C for now.
- •Scotland must win against Brazil to qualify for the knockout stage.
- •Morocco's next match is against Haiti on June 24.
- 11:59 PMBBC Sport — 'Nightmare start for Scotland' Saibari fires Morocco into early lead
- 11:58 PMYahoo Sports — Ismael Saibari's early goal leads Morocco past Scotland in World Cup
"An early goal started the fireworks when Scotland faced Morocco at Boston Stadium in the World Cup. See who wrangled the top spot in Group C.
"Morocco's Ismael Saibari stuns Scotland with a superb finish after just 71 seconds in their World Cup Group C game in Boston.
Sources
External links- BBC SportJun 19, 2026, 11:59 PM'Nightmare start for Scotland' Saibari fires Morocco into early lead
Morocco's Ismael Saibari stuns Scotland with a superb finish after just 71 seconds in their World Cup Group C game in Boston.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 11:58 PMIsmael Saibari's early goal leads Morocco past Scotland in World Cup
An early goal started the fireworks when Scotland faced Morocco at Boston Stadium in the World Cup. See who wrangled the top spot in Group C.
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