Scotland vs Morocco — World Cup 2026 Group · Matchday 2
Match preview / What to expect
Updated Jun 6, 2026Scotland take on Morocco in a fascinating Group C clash, with Steve Clarke's side meeting one of Africa's strongest nations following Morocco's run to the semi-finals in 2022.
Scotland's strength lies in midfield, where Scott McTominay and John McGinn drive things forward, with Andy Robertson a key outlet at left-back. Morocco boast genuine star quality through Achraf Hakimi and the dribbling threat of Brahim Diaz, plus an organised, talented squad.
Morocco will expect to control the ball and ask questions of the Scottish defence, while Scotland will look to be aggressive, win second balls and threaten on set pieces and the break.
Key storylines
- 01Morocco, 2022 semi-finalists, carrying the weight of African expectation.
- 02Scott McTominay and John McGinn driving Scotland's midfield energy.
- 03Achraf Hakimi's overlapping runs as Morocco's chief attacking weapon.
Prediction
Scotland 1-2 Morocco
Projected lineups
Projected XI — not confirmed
Scotland
Formation 3-4-2-1- 1A. Gunn
- 2J. Souttar
- 3G. Hanley
- 4K. Tierney
- 5A. Ralston
- 6B. Doak
- 7S. McTominay
- 8J. McGinn
- 9A. Robertson
- 10C. Adams
- 11L. Shankland
Morocco
Formation 4-3-3- 1Y. Bounou
- 2A. Hakimi
- 3N. Aguerd
- 4I. Diop
- 5N. Mazraoui
- 6S. Amrabat
- 7A. Ounahi
- 8B. El Khannouss
- 9Brahim Diaz
- 10A. El Kaabi
- 11A. Ezzalzouli
Team news
Scotland
- Scott McTominay and John McGinn central to Scotland's game plan.
- Andy Robertson provides attacking thrust from the left.
Morocco
- Achraf Hakimi a constant threat down the right.
- Morocco carry strength in depth across the squad.
Sources
Preview is editorial. Projected lineups are not confirmed team sheets.
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