Scotland 0-1 Morocco: Ismael Saibari scores after 70 seconds as Tartan Army miss first chance to qualify - as it happened

Morocco defeated Scotland 1-0 in a Group C World Cup match following an early goal by Ismael Saibari. The result puts Morocco in a strong position to qualify for the knockout stages while leaving Scotland's future in the tournament uncertain.
Why it matters
The match result significantly alters the standings in Group C, impacting the qualification paths for multiple nations in the 2026 World Cup.
Morocco have defeated Scotland 1-0 in Group C at the World Cup -- as an early goal from Ismael Saibari proved to be the difference.
The article is a standard sports match report focusing on game statistics and tournament implications.
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