Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterMorocco are one of the teams standing in Scotlands way of knockout football in World Cup 2026.Itd be the first time the Tartan Army have got out of their group in their World Cup history, and its a real possibility.They kicked off against Morocco at 11pm UK time, with their opponents taking an early lead, but what do they need from the game to escape Group C?Play our FREE match predictor and win �1kWhat do Scotland need to get out of Group C at World Cup 2026?Scotlands opening to the tournament has put them in a dream position to break their own competition record, despite the difficult start against the Atlas Lions.They took three points from their first game, a slender 1-0 victory over Haiti thanks to Aston Villa man John McGinn. You may like How to watch Scotland vs Morocco for FREE Predictions for Scotland vs Morocco as Steve Clarke's men face tricky second clash Scotland injury news latest as Scott McTominay misses training before World Cup opener A goal for Scotland. A goal for ALL OF SCOTLAND! John McGinn fires his nation ahead against Haiti! #FifaWorldCup pic.twitter.com/2otuUub0ohJune 14, 2026With a maximum of nine points available, and after Morocco and Brazil drew in the first round of fixtures, it means a win in Foxborough would guarantee Steve Clarkes side a place in the round of 32.But, due to the nature of the table, and the chance for the third-place teams with the highest tallies to still progress, a draw here, regardless of the last result against Brazil, is likely to be enough.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.However, theyll want to perform as strongly as possible, and could even top the group with a win in their second outing.Thatd see them face the second team in Group F in the round of 32, currently on course to be one of Japan, Netherlands or Tunisia, with Sweden taking an early lead with their opening win.A second-place finish would see Scotland face the winner of Group F, which could be Graham Potters side as things stand.A loss for Scotland wouldnt spell the end of their hopes, but if Brazil beat Haiti, as they are expected to do, and Morocco take three points, it would be touch and go for the Tartan Army, banking on what the rest of the third-place teams do.The Selecao didnt give the best account of themselves in their first match against Morocco, but with the firepower and defensive solidity they boast, Scotland wont want to go into that final game relying on a result if they can help it.That final game is set for an 11pm kick off, UK time, in Miami.TOPICSWorld Cup 2026Isaac Stacey StrongeSocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterIsaac Stacey Stronge is a freelance football writer working for FourFourTwo, Manchester United and Football League World. He has been a season ticket holder at Stockport County throughout the Hatters meteoric rise from the National League North to League One and is a die-hard Paddy Madden fan.
