Scotland aims for historic advancement against Morocco in Group C
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 11:03 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Scotland's soccer squad, led by captain Andy Robertson, prepares to face Morocco as they seek to become the first Scottish team to advance past the group stage in a major tournament. After a narrow win over Haiti in their opening match, Scotland requires just one point from the upcoming game against the African champions. Robertson acknowledges the challenge ahead but expresses confidence that the team can put forth a stronger performance. The match will take place at the Boston Stadium, where Robertson emphasizes the team's desire to seize this historic opportunity.
- •Scotland plays Morocco in Group C.
- •A single point could secure their advancement.
- •Robertson emphasizes the need for improvement.
- •Scotland opened with a win against Haiti.
- •Match set for the Boston Stadium.
- 11:03 PMYahoo Sports — Scotland won't shy away from shot at history - Robertson
- 6:13 PMYahoo Sports — Robertson and Scotland eye World Cup history against Morocco
"Captain Andy Robertson says his squad will not "shy away" from the chance to make history by being the first Scotland squad to make it out a group stage at a major tournament. One point against African champions Morocco would almost certainly do the job after their Group C opening win over Haiti. "I try to not think about it because we've got such a tough task ahead of us," said Robertson.
"Scotland captain Andy Robertson urged his team to build on their opening World Cup win against Haiti and get a result against Morocco on Friday which would help propel them into the knockout rounds of the tournament for the very first time.That was their first World Cup game since 1998 and their first win at the tournament since 1990, as well as only their fifth ever at the finals.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 11:03 PMScotland won't shy away from shot at history - Robertson
Captain Andy Robertson says his squad will not "shy away" from the chance to make history by being the first Scotland squad to make it out a group stage at a major tournament. One point against African champions Morocco would almost certainly do the job after their Group C opening win over Haiti. "I try to not think about it because we've got such a tough task ahead of us," said Robertson.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 6:13 PMRobertson and Scotland eye World Cup history against Morocco
Scotland captain Andy Robertson urged his team to build on their opening World Cup win against Haiti and get a result against Morocco on Friday which would help propel them into the knockout rounds of the tournament for the very first time.That was their first World Cup game since 1998 and their first win at the tournament since 1990, as well as only their fifth ever at the finals.
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