Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterScotland head into their final Group C game with work to do if they want to reach their first-ever World Cup knockout game.They started the tournament well, with a John McGinn-inspired victory over newbies Haiti in their first game.Sadly, their second outing did not go quite so well.Play our FREE match predictor and win �1kWho do Scotland next play at World Cup 2026?It took just 71 seconds for Morocco to take the lead against Steve Clarkes men, posing an ominous sign for the rest of the game.Thankfully, for goal difference purposes if nothing else, Scotland managed to stem the flow there, despite not being able to trouble the opposite goal registering no shots on target. You may like What do Scotland need to get out of their group? Scotland's World Cup 2026 fixtures: Dates, kick-off times and group stage schedule How to watch Scotland vs Morocco for FREE Scotland off to the worst possible start as Morocco open the scoring in 71 seconds pic.twitter.com/Zl3DguxyhXJune 19, 2026It leaves the side with three points, and they could be in third place by the time the final whistle sounds in Brazils meeting with Haiti.The Selecao are Scotlands next game, in the final round of the group stage.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.Its scheduled for an 11pm kick-off, UK time, on Wednesday 24 June, and is set to be held at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.A win would guarantee their progression, but a draw or loss leaves them open to the third-place lottery.They could still go through from there, but it would depend how the other third-place sides have fared.Escaping the group would be a first for Scotland, having never made the knockout rounds.They are competing in their first World Cup since 1998, where they drew one game and lost the other two, meaning they are already on course to leave with a better record.Brazil drew with Morocco in their first game, but will be expected to beat Haiti before taking on Scotland, a game theyll also be favourites for.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.
