Scotland vs Morocco live: Scots eye historic World Cup knockout berth against Atlas Lions
Key takeaways
- Issued on: 19/06/2026 - 23:41Modified: 20/06/2026 - 00:11
- The Scots will start with five defenders, while Morocco are unchanged from their opener.
- Scotland will start with five defenders, compared to four in their opening Group C win against Haiti, with Nathan Patterson and Kieran Tierney being brought into the side as coach Steve Clarke bolstered his backline.
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Issued on: 19/06/2026 - 23:41Modified: 20/06/2026 - 00:11
By: Benjamin DODMAN Scotland will relish their role as underdogs in Friday's World Cup group game against Morocco. © FMM Graphic Studio Scotland take on African giants Morocco in their second Group C game on Friday, knowing a draw could be enough to clinch a place in the knockout rounds of a World Cup for the first time ever. The Scots will start with five defenders, while Morocco are unchanged from their opener. Follow our live, minute-by-minute coverage.
Scotland will start with five defenders, compared to four in their opening Group C win against Haiti, with Nathan Patterson and Kieran Tierney being brought into the side as coach Steve Clarke bolstered his backline.