Morocco starting lineup vs Scotland confirmed for FIFA World Cup 2026 match
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The Atlas Lions are coming off a 1-1 draw against Brazil in their World Cup opener.
Morocco will face Scotland in their Group C Matchday 2 fixture in the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Gillette Stadium on July 19. The North African side come into the fixture after a surprising 1-1 draw against Brazil, but they will face a tough clash against an in-form Scotland side.
Ismael Saibari’s 21st-minute strike against Brazil gave the Atlas Lions a shock lead. Although Vinicius’ goal brought parity to the clash, the result was a brilliant one for Mohamed Ouahbi’s men.
Considered a dark horse after their historic fourth-place finish four years earlier in Qatar, the Atlas Lions will look to go one step further and mount a serious challenge for the title in the expanded 48-team tournament in North America.
With a clash against minnows Haiti coming up next, Achraf Hakimi and company will know that three points against Scotland will put them in pole position to secure first place in the group.
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Let’s look at the Morocco confirmed lineup for the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Scotland:
Morocco (4-2-3-1): Yassine Bounou; Achraf Hakimi (c), Issa Diop, Chadi Riad, Noussair Mazraoui; Neil El Aynaoui, Ayyoub Bouaddi; Brahim Diaz, Azzedine Ounahi, Bilal El Khannouss; Ismael Saibari.
Substitutes: Munir Mohamedi (gk), Ahmed Tagnaouti (gk), Anass Salah-Eddine, Marwane Saadane, Redouane Halhal, Youssef Belammari, Zakaria El Oauhdi, Samir El Mourabet, Sofyan Amrabat, Amine Sbai, Ayoub El Kaabi, Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab, Chemsdine Talbi, Gessime Yassine, Soufiane Rahimi.
Thoughts on the lineup
With no fresh injuries to contend with, Ouahbi stuck with the team that dominated Brazil in their last match. Yassine ‘Bono’ Bounou is the established No. 1 and starts between the sticks.
Issa Diop and former Barcelona youngster Chadi Riad occupy the two centre-back positions. Captain Achraf Hakimi starts at right-back, with Noussair Mazraoui starting on the left. Lille youngster Ayyoub Bouaddi, who was the star of the show against the Selecao, is paired with Roma man Neil El Aynaoui in midfield.
Azzedine Ounahi starts in an advanced role, with Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz and Stuttgart star Bilal El Khannouss starting on the wings. Ismael Saibari, who is scheduled to join Bayern Munich at the start of next season, keeps his place as the centre-forward.
When is Morocco vs Scotland FIFA World Cup 2026 match?
The Group C clash is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. In India, the match will kick off at 3:30 AM IST on June 20.
Where to watch Morocco vs Scotland match in India?
Fans in India can watch the game live on Zee5 (premium subscription required) or on Unite8 Sports TV channels.
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Sushruta has spent over two years covering football, with a particular focus on Indian and international competitions. Alongside football, he has reported on a variety of sports, bringing curiosity and perspective to every story. When he’s not following the action, he can usually be found binge-watching movies or getting lost in a good book.