Scotland prepares for crucial World Cup match against Morocco
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:53 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Scotland faces Morocco in a crucial Group C match tonight at 23:00 BST. After the opening round of fixtures, Scotland sits two points ahead of Morocco and needs at least one more point to advance to the last 32. Former Celtic and Hibs midfielder Scott Allan expressed optimism about Scotland's chances, noting that teams like DR Congo and Cape Verde have demonstrated how smaller nations can perform well against higher-ranked opponents. Allan emphasizes the need for defensive discipline and capitalizing on scoring opportunities as key factors in the match.
- •Scotland leads Morocco by two points before their match.
- •The match will take place at 23:00 BST tonight.
- •Scotland could secure advancement to the last 32 with a draw or win.
- •Scott Allan highlights the need for strong defense and taking chances.
- •Morocco ranks sixth in the world, 31 spots above Scotland.
- 9:53 AMYahoo Sports — Are DR Congo & Cape Verde the template for Scotland?
"Scott Allan takes encouragement from some other lesser-fancied nations' performances at the World Cup before Scotland's crucial Group C match with Morocco. The Scots are two points better off than Morocco before Friday's meeting (23:00 BST) after the opening round of fixtures and one more point is likely to be enough for a place in the last 32. Morocco are sixth in the world rankings - 31 places above Scotland - and former Celtic and Hibs midfielder Allan feels the Scots are in for a tough match.
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