Scotland and Morocco meet at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on Friday in a key Group C clash — the winner moving a big step toward the round of 32 in a balanced group that also features Brazil and Haiti. (Sky Sports)
How They Got Here
Scotland top the group after a 1-0 win over Haiti (John McGinn) and chase their first-ever World Cup knockout berth. Morocco sit second after a creditable 1-1 draw with Brazil. (ESPN)
Key Battles
- Morocco's quality — the 2022 semi-finalists, led by Achraf Hakimi, look to break a disciplined block.
- Scotland's organisation — set-pieces and structure are their main weapons.
Analytical verdict: Morocco are slight favourites on individual quality, but Scotland's resolve could make it tight — a moment from Hakimi or Morocco's attack may prove decisive.
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