Live: Scotland out to continue World Cup party against Morocco

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Live: Scotland out to continue World Cup party against Morocco

Scotland makes the worst possible start against Morocco, conceding within 90 seconds in Boston.

Later Brazil will face Haiti, before Türkiye plays Paraguay in an important game for Australia's qualification hopes.

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Sat 20 Jun 2026 at 9:09am

Second half kicks off in Boston

By David Hirst

No changes from either side.

Sat 20 Jun 2026 at 8:59am

Kewell impressed with Morocco

By David Hirst

Socceroos legend Harry Kewell says he's been impressed with Morocco's "pace and power".

He also says Scotland "has to give that little bit more".

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Sat 20 Jun 2026 at 8:51am

HT: Morocco lead Scotland after early goal

By David Hirst

Since opening the scoring after 70 seconds, Morocco have dominated this game.

Scotland have looked a little leggy, struggling to create any chances.

Morocco comfortable.

Sat 20 Jun 2026 at 8:46am

45' Five minutes of stoppage time

By David Hirst

Morocco on top this half.

Sat 20 Jun 2026 at 8:38am

36' What a chance for Morocco!

By David Hirst

Should do better.

Just as I was praising Saibari.

He is free in the box but balloons the ball over.

Had to take it first time but should score.

Sat 20 Jun 2026 at 8:36am

McTominay kept quiet

By David Hirst

Morocco have managed to keep Scotland's main man Scott McTominay out of the game.

The Scots are struggling to get anywhere near the Moroccan goal.

Wouldn't be surprised to see some changes at half time.

Sat 20 Jun 2026 at 8:29am

World Cup's fastest goal

By David Hirst

I thought an own goal at 11 minutes was hard to swallow but a goal in 70 seconds! What is the fastest goal in a world cup match? This one has to be close to a record.

- Rachel

Hi Rachel, good question!

The fastest World Cup goal was 11 seconds by Hakan Şükür for Türkiye in 2002.

Full disclosure, I had to look that up.

Interestingly, Morocco's goal isn't even in the top 10 quickest.

Sat 20 Jun 2026 at 8:23am

Saibari impressing at World Cup

By David Hirst

That's two goals in two games for Ismael Saibari.

Looks a real danger.

He'll join Bayern Munich after the World Cup apparently.

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Sat 20 Jun 2026 at 8:17am

Morocco star facing rape trial

By David Hirst

- AP

A French appeals court has confirmed that Morocco star player Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case.

The PSG defender had appealed a February decision by an investigative judge. That ruling followed recommendations from public prosecutors that Hakimi should face trial.

The decision was released just hours before Morocco's clash with Scotland.

Hakimi, one of the best right backs in the world, denies any wrongdoing. He faced preliminary charges of rape in March 2023 after a 24-year-old woman said she was raped by Hakimi at his home in a Paris suburb.

Sat 20 Jun 2026 at 8:11am

10' Tough start for Scotland

By David Hirst

That early goal has shocked Scotland.

They're struggling to get on the ball with Morocco having most of it.

Still a long way to go in this game.

Morocco are a top side though. They reached the semis in the last World Cup and won the Africa Cup of Nations this year.

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Sat 20 Jun 2026 at 8:02am

2' What a start! Morocco scores

By David Hirst

The fastest goal of the World Cup so far.