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FIFA WC: Morocco overpower Scotland to seize control of Group C

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Morocco Edge Scotland 1-0 to Go Top of Group C at FIFA World Cup 2026

By IANS News June 20, 2026 • 09:35 AM View: 682

Morocco underlined their growing World Cup credentials with a commanding 1-0 victory over Scotland on Friday, as Ismael Saibari’s strike after just 71 seconds proved enough to send the North Africans to the top of Group C.

The surprise semi-finalists of four years ago thrashed the Scots, imposing themselves from the start, pressing high up the pitch and dictating terms throughout. Morocco’s opener by Saibari - the fastest goal of the tournament to date - settled any nerves and set up a performance in which the Scots were often trailing in their opponents’ wake.

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