Scotland falls to Morocco following early goal in World Cup match
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 12:47 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Scotland faced Morocco in a World Cup match on June 20, conceding a goal just 71 seconds into play. Despite the narrow 0-1 defeat, Scotland's chances for advancing to the knockout stage remain intact with one group match remaining. The early goal set the tone, with Scotland now needing to secure points in their final group game.
- •Scotland concedes after 71 seconds against Morocco.
- •Match ended with a score of 0-1.
- •Scotland still has a chance to advance in the group.
- •One group game remains for Scotland.
- 12:47 AMBBC Sport — Scotland fall to narrow defeat against Morocco
"Scotland concede after 71 seconds and fall to a World Cup defeat against a classy Morocco, but their hopes of a historic knock-out place remain in their own hands with one group game to go.
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