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Morocco's midfielder #11 Ismael Saibari (R) and Scotland's forward #11 Ryan Christie fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group C football match between Scotland and Morocco at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough on June 19, 2026. Franck Fife / AFP via Getty Images
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 Díaz 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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