Scotland faces Morocco defeat amid two denied penalty appeals

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Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Scotland faces Morocco defeat amid two denied penalty appeals
Summary

Scotland suffered a defeat to Morocco in Foxborough after two second-half penalty appeals were dismissed by referee Ilgiz Tantashev. The team struggled early, conceding a goal just 70 seconds into the match, and ultimately failed to record a shot on target throughout the game. As Scotland prepares for their final group match against Brazil on Wednesday, their chances for knockout play remain uncertain. The match highlighted controversial decisions, particularly involving Scott McTominay and John McGinn, which left Scottish players expressing disbelief at the officiating.

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  • Scotland lost to Morocco in World Cup action on June 19.
  • Two penalty claims by Scotland in the second half were denied.
  • Morocco scored early in the first half through Ismael Saibari.
  • Scotland failed to register any shots on target during the match.
  • Scotland's next match is against Brazil on June 21.
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There has been an unrepentant joy about much of Scotland’s World Cup thus far, but the nation previously glad simply to be back on this stage will go to bed nursing a fresh grievance.

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