Scotland continue their World Cup adventure as they face a crucial clash with Morocco in Boston.
The Tartan Army were out in force in the city as Steve Clarke’s side celebrated their return to the tournament with a 1-0 win over Haiti in their opening fixture. While an imperfect performance, three valuable points leave the knockout rounds well within reach – though the task gets significantly tougher against a talented team that were semi-finalists four years ago.
A 1-1 draw with Brazil came as something of a disappointment given how the North African side controlled much of the action, and they will go top of Group C with a victory here that would book their own place in the last-32. There will be hope – and perhaps even expectation – of a better showing within the Scottish support as they seek another famous World Cup night.
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Steve Clarke ready to embrace underdog status
Steve Clarke believes Scotland can use their underdog status to their advantage against “real deal” Morocco.
The Scots are at the World Cup finals for the first time in 28 years and began their campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Haiti at Boston Stadium in Foxborough on Saturday.
A point against Morocco, who drew 1-1 with Brazil in their opening Group C game, would all but guarantee a place in the knockout stages for the first time.
Clarke knows Morocco, ranked sixth in the world compared to Scotland’s 37th, are heavy favourites, but, speaking at the Boston Stadium after all his squad trained earlier at the Revolution Training Centre next door, he said: “Against difficult opponents we have to be very good. We understand that.
“But sometimes the Scottish psyche and the Scottish mentality means we are a little bit more comfortable when we are the underdogs. We were the favourites against Haiti and we found the game a struggle but we managed to win. This time we are the underdogs and sometimes Scotland prefer it that way.”
Harry Latham-Coyle19 June 2026 17:25
How ‘Super John McGinn’ became a distinctly Scottish superman at World Cup
You wonder if, were he not a key figure on the field, John McGinn might be right amongst the Scotland fans at this tournament. Richard Jolly profiles a player who doesn’t always perhaps get the credit he deserves.
How ‘Super John McGinn’ became a distinctly Scottish superman at World Cup
After leading Aston Villa to historic silverware this season, McGinn is looking to create more history and guide Scotland to the knockouts with a win against Morocco on Friday nightHarry Latham-Coyle19 June 2026 17:15
Scotland fans drink Boston bars dry as Tartan army descends for World Cup
The Scotland fans have certainly endeared themselves to the bar owners of Boston over the last couple of weeks – let us hope some more stock has been sourced ahead of what could be another heavy night:
Scotland fans drink Boston bars dry as Tartan army descends for World Cup
Bar owners say they have ‘never seen anything like it’ as 20,000 Scots celebrate World Cup successHarry Latham-Coyle19 June 2026 17:05
Scotland vs Morocco LIVE
Scotland are ready to continue their World Cup adventure as the Tartan army again descends on Boston for a meeting with Morocco. A 1-0 win over Haiti may not have provided a performance, perhaps, to savour, but three points represented a huge step towards the knockout rounds for Steve Clarke’s side.
This, though, should be a tougher fixture. Kick off is at 11pm BST/6pm ET.
Harry Latham-Coyle19 June 2026 14:53