Morocco Beats Scotland 1-0, Grabs Top Spot in Group C

A goal for the Atlas Lions 70 seconds in was enough. Up next for Morocco is Haiti; Scotland will face Brazil.
Morocco Beats Scotland 1-0, Grabs Top Spot in Group C
Fans of both teams cheer under a FIFA sign in the stands during group B World Cup soccer action between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto on June 12, 2026. The Canadian Press/Sammy Kogan
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Ismael Saibari’s goal about a minute after kickoff was enough to secure Morocco’s victory against Scotland and move his team to the top of Group C.

The striker received a lob pass on the right side from midfielder Brahim Diaz with plenty of room in front of him. His shot was initially projected toward the right goal post but landed under the center part of the crossbar.

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Aaron Gifford has written for several daily newspapers, magazines, and specialty publications and also served as a federal background investigator and Medicare fraud analyst. He graduated from the University at Buffalo and is based in Upstate New York.