Five things to note from Scotland's World Cup second match against Morocco
June 20, 2026 · TaegeukGoal
Scotland is hoping to increase its chances of advancing to the World Cup tournament by playing against Morocco. Scotland, who beat Haiti in their first match, will play their second match on Friday.
Scotland are taking part in their first World Cup in 28 years, when they face Morocco in their second Group C match on Friday. Scotland got off to a good start last week, winning their first game against Haiti 1-0. This match could be a significant moment in Scotland's football history.
Could be a historic match
Friday's match could be one of the most important days in Scottish football history, with a draw or a win seeing Scotland secure a place in the last 16 of a major tournament for the first time. Even if they lose, Scotland still have a chance of advancing as one of the top three teams thanks to a win over Haiti.
Powerful opponent
After a tough game against bottom-placed Haiti last week, Scotland now face Morocco, who reached the semi-finals of last year's World Cup. Morocco is the African champion, ranked 7th in the world, and has not lost a significant match since January 2024. They got off to a strong start by drawing 1-1 in their first match against Brazil.
A chance to forget the nightmare of 1998
After the win over Haiti, Scotland's last World Cup match was a 3–0 defeat against Morocco in France in 1998. Scotland at the time was a much weaker team than Morocco, but now they will be determined not to repeat their previous mistakes against a stronger Morocco.
Possibility of tactical change
Scotland started the game last week with a 4-4-2 formation, but a more compact approach is expected for this game considering the level of the opposition. There is also the possibility of a formation consisting of three defenders, or the addition of midfielders Ryan Christie or Kenny Maclean. If Scotland uses one striker, there is a possibility that Lyndon Dykes will start.
The Foxborough Factor
Scotland return to the Foxborough Stadium where they played against Haiti and the Tartan Army will be hoping it will be the stage of their dreams. If they can get a good result on Friday, their post-match celebration will be even more jubilant.