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Morocco · Goal · Ismael Saibari
Morocco · Assist: Brahim Díaz
Kickoff weather24°CClear12 mph · 0% precip
Group C2026-06-1910:00 PM
0-1
FTBoston StadiumFoxboroughUnited States
Full time
Momentum
Timeline and live trends
finished
Scotland vs Morocco. Toggle one metric at a time to inspect the live shape of the match.
Possession tide
Final read SCO pinned back - 41% of the ball
ControlsPossession · SCO line7 event filters
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KO
15'
30'
HT
60'
75'
90'
22'
Morocco · Yellow card · Issa Diop
Morocco
45+1'
Match · Added time · +5'
Match
60'
Scotland · Ben Gannon-Doak on for Kieran Tierney
Scotland
65'
Scotland · Yellow card · Andy Robertson
Scotland
71'
Scotland · Kenny McLean on for Ryan Christie
71'
Scotland · Lyndon Dykes on for Ché Adams
83'
Morocco · Soufiane Rahimi on for Ismael Saibari
83'
Morocco · Chemsdine Talbi on for Bilal El Khannouss
83'
Morocco · Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab on for Brahim Díaz
88'
Scotland · Anthony Ralston on for Nathan Patterson
88'
Scotland · Ross Stewart on for John McGinn
90'
Morocco · Samir El Mourabet on for Azzedine Ounahi
90+1'
Match · Added time · +6'
14 of 116 events · one shared match clock · smoothed visual interpolationline = SCO share, mirror of MAR
Tactical board - same structure across lineup states
Final lineup
Lineup
ManagerSteve ClarkeManagerMohamed Ouahbi
SCO
MAR
Match lens
Story1 / 4
P1 · The head-to-head story
rating + rivalry note
The head-to-head story
Morocco enters this matchup with a slight edge in Elo rating and recent form. While the sides are closely matched, the tactical battle will likely hinge on whether Scotland can exploit set-pieces or if Morocco's pace on the flanks can break through. This encounter carries historical weight, echoing their 1998 meeting that remains a significant moment in Scottish tournament memory.
Favourite read · tournament history · rivalry
Who's the favourite?
SCOChallenger
1794MARFavourite
1840How far each has gone
Tournament history · deepest stage reached per tournament
GroupRound of 16Semi-finalTBD
The rivalry · last 1
1 MAR
SCO 0 wins0 drawsMAR 1 win
+-Recent meetings1 matches
1998FIFA World CupSCO 0-3 MARMAR
P2 · What kind of game
defending gap
What kind of game?
Morocco enters the match with a distinct advantage in defensive resistance and possession control. While Scotland may look to disrupt the flow, Morocco's superior defensive metrics and higher threat profile suggest they are well-positioned to dictate the tempo of the game.
Style match-up · bigger shape means more of that trait
SCOMAR
| Axis | SCO | MAR |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 47.9% | 60.3% |
| Defending | 5.2 resistance | 7.7 resistance |
| Set pieces | 27.0% | 36.4% |
| Threat | 0.95 xG/match | 1.28 xG/match |
P3 · Where it'll be decided
channel pressure
Where it'll be decided
The central corridor remains the primary tactical focus for both sides. With the vast majority of attacking play funneled through the middle, the match will likely be defined by which side can better secure the central channel. Morocco may look to exploit the left flank to create additional width against Scotland's defensive structure.
Channel match-up · attack share against concession share
P4 · Who to watch
star-led / system-led
Who to watch
Scotland relies on individual star power while Morocco focuses on a highly structured system. Morocco's threat centers on high-frequency box touches and set-piece dominance, requiring disciplined defensive positioning from Scotland to mitigate the pressure.
Adaptive spotlight · who / what to watch
per-team branch · threat / contain
Scotlandstar-led
No player or system spotlight data available for this team yet.
Moroccosystem-led
B
Box pressure
team tactic
Box touches100th
MAR are a system watch if they keep repeat touches around the penalty area.
Contain it by protecting the top of the box; the cost is inviting wide circulation.
SP
Set-piece pressure
team tactic
Set-piece share91th
MAR are worth watching on restarts when the first contact lands in the box.
Contain it by conceding fewer cheap restarts; the cost is defending deeper for longer spells.