Scotland prepares for clash against Morocco following World Cup victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:23 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Scotland's national soccer team is set to face Morocco on Friday after securing their first World Cup win since 1990 against Haiti. John McGinn emphasized the importance of not becoming complacent following the victory as the team aims to avoid repeating past performance issues seen at Euro 2024. The players and staff have focused on thorough preparation, as Scotland seeks to reach the knockout stages at a major tournament for the first time. McGinn highlighted that the squad has a serious mindset in their training camp.
- •Scotland defeated Haiti for their first World Cup win since 1990.
- •John McGinn stressed the team's focus ahead of the match against Morocco.
- •The squad aims to avoid past mistakes from Euro 2024.
- •Scotland is aiming for knockout stage qualification for the first time.
- 2:56 AMYahoo Sports — Scotland remain bullish despite Morocco World Cup setback
- 11:23 AMYahoo Sports — Scotland focussed on Morocco - McGinn
"After scoring the goal against Haiti which gave Scotland their first World Cup win since 1990, John McGinn says the squad are not getting ahead of themselves as they meet Morocco on Friday. The Aston Villa midfielder says the hurt of underperforming at Euro 2024 still hurts the squad, and their focus is on not repeating those performances in Garmany. Scotland are aiming to reach the knockout stages at a major finals for the first time.
"Scotland players led by star John McGinn retained the belief that they can secure a historic qualification for the knockout phase of the World Cup despite going down 1-0 to Morocco in their second match on Friday.Scotland showed great resilience after conceding the earliest goal of the World Cup so far, and caused problems right to the end against a Morocco side who lie seventh in the FIFA rankings.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 2:56 AMScotland remain bullish despite Morocco World Cup setback
Scotland players led by star John McGinn retained the belief that they can secure a historic qualification for the knockout phase of the World Cup despite going down 1-0 to Morocco in their second match on Friday.Scotland showed great resilience after conceding the earliest goal of the World Cup so far, and caused problems right to the end against a Morocco side who lie seventh in the FIFA rankings.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 11:23 AMScotland focussed on Morocco - McGinn
After scoring the goal against Haiti which gave Scotland their first World Cup win since 1990, John McGinn says the squad are not getting ahead of themselves as they meet Morocco on Friday. The Aston Villa midfielder says the hurt of underperforming at Euro 2024 still hurts the squad, and their focus is on not repeating those performances in Garmany. Scotland are aiming to reach the knockout stages at a major finals for the first time.
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