Fans in Scotland left disappointed as team falls to Morocco defeat

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• Morocco will take on Haiti at the same time in Atlanta.

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• Scotland had a rare dangerous first-half attack in the first minute of stoppage time.

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• Thousands of fans following Steve Clarke’s men will now set course for Miami and Wednesday’s crucial final group game against Brazil.

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• Diaz teed up an ⁠open El Aynaoui for a 14-yard shot ⁠in the 30th minute, ​but El Aynaoui sailed his attempt far over the crossbar.

  according to BreakingNews.ie

• Scotland pressed more effectively as the second half ​progressed, and a takeaway high up the pitch led to an 18-yard shot ​by Ryan Christie that went over the bar in the 64th minute.

  according to BreakingNews.ie

• Fans watch the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Morocco in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 19, 2026. - Copyright © africanews Copyright 2026 The Associated Press.

  according to Africanews

• Ethan MacColl, 20, works for Patrick Thistle and is studying media, and Ewan Chalmers, 20, an apprentice oil and gas worker, have travelled over from Aberdeen. ‌ Ethan said: "We've had an amazing few days out here in Boston.

  according to Daily Record

• "It's just fantastic, we are only 20-year-old so we've never even seen us play at a World Cup before this.

  according to Daily Record

• The Atlas Lions made their mark in less than 2 minutes, with Isamel Saibari’s goal just 72 seconds into the game.

  according to Africanews

• Kieran was terrific, he just cramped up a little bit.” Scotland were controversially denied multiple penalties in the second half as John McGinn and Scott McTominay both went to ground in the box, and Che Adams was taken out while through on goal.

  according to Evening Standard

• But speaking at full-time, Clarke confirmed he had not suffered a serious injury, saying instead he was dealing with cramp.

  according to Evening Standard

• The rain cleared for fans ahead of the match which began at 23:00 BST.

  according to BBC News - Top Stories

• With the eight best third placed sides, out of 12 groups, also going through, a draw is could have also been enough .

  according to BBC News - Top Stories

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• Thousands of fans following Steve Clarke’s men will now set course for Miami and Wednesday’s crucial final group game against Brazil.

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• Morocco will take on Haiti at the same time in Atlanta.

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• Scotland had a rare dangerous first-half attack in the first minute of stoppage time.

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