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Scotland v Morocco (Fri, 23:00 BST)
Thomas Duncan
BBC Sport Scotland
Anyone up for some positivity?
My colleague Colin has pointed out Mali and Ecuador are among the teams to have held Morocco in 90 minutes in the last six months.
The only downside is, controversial Afcon final apart, they have not lost a game for over two years.
Luckily Scotland only need a draw.
Scotland v Morocco (23:00 BST)
Gemma Fay
Former Scotland goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live
Imagine stepping on to that field [in their first match of the 2026 World Cup against Haiti] with all that emotional pressure on you and you've got the hopes and dreams of an entire nation for the past 30 years on your shoulders and what all anybody wants you to do is win and you do it.
I think that kind of lifts a bit of pressure on the team now.
It's just a different atmosphere than it was from the Euros and the one before that. They seem to be enjoying it. I mean Steve Clarke cracking the jokes left, right and centre.
But we're all aware of how good Morocco are. I only managed to watch the first half of them against Brazil and I got a little bit nervous watching that, to be honest. They were good, weren't they?
We like being the underdogs. We like being the ones that people think 'well, you're ranked whatever you are and Morocco are sixth in the world'. I don't think that fazes us too much.
I think 'in Steve we trust' and he's probably got something tucked up his sleeve somewhere.
So all we need is a point - by hook or by crook, or even off John McGinn's backside. However it happens, we don't care.
Yes Sir, Scotland CAN Boogie
Scotland v Morocco (23:00 BST)
Scotland fans have been partying in Boston for more than a week now.
These were the scenes last night.
You wonder how much petrol they have left in the tank?
But a win or a point against Morocco tonight would surely fuel them all the way down to Miami, where Steve Clarke's side finish their group games against Brazil.
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Over in Boston with my dad and son - we’re English, my dad is Scottish. Atmosphere in the hotel at breakfast is great, Scotland shirts everywhere! Heading to the ground in a couple of hours, cannot wait. Come on the Tartan Army.
Jonno, in Boston
Scotland v Morocco (Fri, 23:00 BST)
Maybe the players could take some energy from this video Matt, just play it on loop...
If the Tartan Army needs inspiration, supporters should not have to delve too deeply into their memory banks - how Scotland qualified for this World Cup is the perfect case in point.
Steve Clarke's side toppled Denmark at Hampden in their final group game, sealing victory at the death in the most dramatic of circumstances to cue a remarkable outpouring of emotion.
The Scots remain 17 places below Denmark in the world rankings, but they are the ones enjoying a tilt at footballing immortality...
McLean scores from halfway to seal Scotland's World Cup place
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I hope I am wrong, but I can’t see us getting anything tonight against Morocco. We struggled to open up a poor Haiti side and looked out on our feet by the end of that game. Morocco are another level and have too much energy.
Matt, Glasgow
Scotland v Morocco (Fri, 23:00 BST)
Image source, PA MediaThe current Fifa world rankings suggest that Scotland will have their work cut out against Morocco, who are sixth in the world, 31 places above Scotland.
Head coach Steve Clarke believes being the underdog can be Scotland's key asset on Friday.
"Against difficult opponents, we have to be very good," Clarke said in his pre-match news conference.
"Sometimes the Scottish psyche - we're more comfortable when we're the underdogs.
"It's just to focus on what we can do. We don't really speak about what might happen."
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Extremely nervous! The build up with pals and beers will be fantastic, but realistically we know the game is going to be less fun. If the game's open, I fear we could get thumped. If we do manage to get a result, it'll have been a horribly tight stressful game!
David, Glasgow
Scotland v Morocco (Fri, 23:00 BST)
Scotland fans who are 35 and older will have clear memories of that horror show at the 1998 World Cup in France, when Morocco beat Scotland 3-0 in the final group game but both sides ended up going out because of Norway's win over Brazil.
Andy Robertson was asked if his side were out to avenge that painful defeat, but the Scotland captain pointed out he was too young to remember it!
'I was only four' - Andy Robertson on last Morocco meeting
Scotland v Morocco (23:00 BST)
These two sides do have history, and a painful one at that...
Scotland's only previous meeting with Morocco came at the 1998 World Cup where a 3-0 defeat consigned Craig Brown's side to a group-stage exit.
Will Steve Clarke's crop of 2026 fare better tonight?
Scotland v Morocco (Fri, 23:00 BST)
Image source, ReutersCaptain Andy Robertson says the Scotland squad will not "shy away" from the chance to make history as the country's first to make it out of the group stages at a major tournament.
One point against African champions Morocco would almost certainly do the job after their opening win over Haiti.
"I try to not think about it because we've got such a tough task ahead of us," said Robertson.
"I don't think any of the lads and the coaching staff shy away from us wanting to be the first team to be able to do that for our country.
"We know how difficult that is going to be, were out playing against one of the best teams in the world but we believe we can make any game difficult and if we can do that, put in our best performance, then I believe we can get what we want and hopefully be the ones to achieve history."
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My patient wife is a bit unhappy about the amount of football I'm watching AND my long luscious hair (she's jealous). If Scotland get a draw or win tonight I've promised to get it cut short tomorrow!!! CMON SCOTLAND
Benny, Milton Keynes
I can't tell if this is confidence or not, Benny?
Scotland v Morocco (Fri, 23:00 BST)
Jamie and Andy Murray say they are loving watching Scotland's World Cup journey from afar...but wish they could have joined the party Stateside.
Despite that one regret, the brothers admit they are daring to dream...
Murray brothers on Scotland's World Cup
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Tonight is the night history could be made for Scotland.
After a week of partying at baseball games, haggis being made 'legal' in Massachusetts and traffic cones taking over Boston - how are we feeling, Tartan Army?
Are you watching tonight's game at home with the curtains shut and the volume at max or heading to the pub?
Do you have any superstitions, lucky tops or rituals to help the lads get a result against Morocco?
Predicitons, plans and your feelings. We want the lot.
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Image source, PA MediaJohn Swinney was in Boston for Scotland's first game against Haiti
Scotland's first minister has delivered a message of support to the men's team ahead of tonight's match with Morocco.
John Swinney passed on his thanks and congratulations to Steve Clarke's side for reaching the finals and for winning their first game against Haiti - Scotland's first victory at a World Cup since 1990.
Swinney said: “I hope the win against Haiti gives the team the foundations and the verve and the energy to win against Morocco tonight.
"I would just simply say to all of them - all of Scotland is right behind them.”
Scotland v Morocco (Fri, 23:00 BST)
Image source, Getty ImagesMorocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, French prosecutors have confirmed.
A woman accused the Paris St-Germain defender of raping her at his home in the French capital in 2023, when she was aged 24.
The public prosecutor's office in Nanterre, a western suburb of Paris, began a preliminary investigation in March 2023.
An investigating judge ordered a trial in February 2026 and French media report that Hakimi, 27, failed with a recent appeal to have the trial dismissed.
Hakimi, who is set to lead his side out for their second World Cup fixture against Scotland on Friday (23:00 BST), has consistently denied the accusations.
News breaking today has cast a shadow over Morocco's preparations for tonight's match against Scotland...
Scotland v Morocco (Fri, 23:00 BST)
Saibari's 'clinical' finish gives Morocco the lead over Brazil
Four years ago, Morocco were the World Cup's surprise package as they beat Belgium, Spain and Portugal on their way to the semi-finals, where they lost 2-0 to France.
Since then, their squad has evolved and kicked on to further success, but Kachloul believes there is more to come.
At previous tournaments, Morocco were pragmatic and effective - a team built on defensive structure and stability above all else
Under new head coach Mohamed Ouahbi - appointed just before this World Cup after success with the country's youth teams - Morocco hope to play a more fluid, front-foot style, led by a new generation of talent.
Scotland will have to watch out for 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, who shone against Brazil and has been linked with both Arsenal and Liverpool.
And winger Saibari, the scorer against Brazil, looks set to join Bayern Munich from PSV Eindhoven.
A guide to Morocco
Scotland v Morocco (23:00 BST)
Image source, Getty ImagesAfter 30 minutes of their World Cup opener against five-time champions Brazil, Morocco looked a class apart.
The Afcon finalists - and disputed winners - moved the ball about with confidence, dominated possession and deservedly led after Ismael Saibari raced onto a defence-splitting pass from Brahim Diaz and lofted a delightful finish over Alisson Becker.
Bedraggled Brazil were indebted to a piece of magic from Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr hauling them level before half-time.
Scotland supporters watching on would have understandably been concerned.
This was before Steve Clarke's side had defeated Haiti 1-0, but even so, Scotland will likely need to draw against either Morocco - the sides meet in Boston on Friday night - or Brazil to ensure they get out of Group C. At the very least, they need to avoid heavy defeats.
Scotland v Morocco (Fri, 23:00 BST)
The party, however, is coming to an end in Boston.
Scotland will be moving on after tonight's second group match against a Morocco side that is sixth in the Fifa world rankings...
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
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| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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| 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 |
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| 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 1 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
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| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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| 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 1 |
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| 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 1 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
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| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
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| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 0 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 |
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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| 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 |
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| 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
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