Scotland shows resilience in narrow loss to Morocco at World Cup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 1:41 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Scotland faced Morocco in Boston on June 20 and suffered a 1-0 defeat. The Scots exhibited resolve despite the early pressure from Morocco, who opened the scoring just 71 seconds into the match. Steve Clarke's team pushed for an equalizer in the closing minutes, managing to produce several attempts despite not registering a shot on target. The loss keeps Scotland's hopes for World Cup progression alive, as goal difference will be crucial in determining the best third-placed teams.
- •Scotland lost 1-0 to Morocco in Boston on June 20.
- •Morocco scored early, just 71 seconds into the match.
- •Scotland had two penalty claims but were not awarded any.
- •Lewis Ferguson and Andy Robertson showed visible frustration after the match.
- •Scotland's next matches will be critical for World Cup advancement.
- 1:41 AMBBC Sport — Flawed but relentless Scotland show themselves as men of substance
"Morocco threatened to blow Scotland away early on, but Steve Clarke's squad showed their resilience, writes Tom English.
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