Scotland vs Morocco: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Scotland are hoping to follow up their 1-0 win over Haiti with another positive result against Morocco as they eye progression into the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup.

Steve Clarke’s side are back on the global stage for the first time since 1998, where they were knocked out in the group stages in France.

Now, they are in with a genuine chance of reaching the latter stages of the sport’s biggest competition for the very first time in their history.

John McGinn’s goal was a historic one, giving the Tartan Army something to cling onto as their tasks continue to get trickier.

Scotland vs Morocco is scheduled for an 11pm BST kick-off today, Friday, June 19, 2026.

The match will take place at the Boston Stadium, in Massachusetts.

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on ITV1, with coverage starting at 10pm BST.

Live stream: UK viewers can also catch the contest live online via ITVX app or the channel’s website.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, featuring expert analysis from Arthur Ferridge at the ground.

Free highlights: World Cup highlights are available on FIFA’s official YouTube channel.

For Scotland, there is one injury concern. That is former Nottingham Forest defender Scott McKenna, who suffered a calf injury before the win over Haiti.

He missed training once more in Charlotte, North Carolina on Wednesday.

It seems unlikely that he will feature here. Otherwise, Clarke has a full complement to pick from.

Goalkeepers: Craig Gordon, Angus Gunn, Liam Kelly

Defenders: Grant Hanley, Jack Hendry, Aaron Hickey, Dom Hyam, Scott McKenna, Nathan Patterson, Anthony Ralston, Andy Robertson, John Souttar, Kieran Tierney

Midfielders: Ryan Christie, Findlay Curtis, Lewis Ferguson, Ben Gannon-Doak, Tyler Fletcher, John McGinn, Kenny McLean, Scott McTominay

Forwards: Che Adams, Lyndon Dykes, George Hirst, Lawrence Shankland, Ross Stewart

As for the Moroccans, there are no injury concerns for manager Mohamed Ouahbi. He will be placing his faith in the same group of players that practically played Brazil off the park for much of their opening encounter, with young midfield star Ayyoub Bouaddi showing why he is being linked to some of the top sides in Europe as he ran the engine room.

Ismael Saibari, the PSV forward destined for Bayern Munich, is likely to lead the line again after his deft chip against Brazil, while their right-hand side is where they carry the most threat through captain Achraf Hakimi and Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz.

Goalkeepers: Yassine Bounou, Munir El Kajou, Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti

Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Noussair Mazraoui, Chadi Riad, Issa Diop, Anass Salah-Eddine, Zakaria El Ouahdi, Redouane Halhal, Youssef Belammari, Marwane Saadane

Midfielders: Sofyan Amrabat, Azzedine Ounahi, Neil El Aynaoui, Bilal El Khannouss, Ismael Saibari, Samir El Mourabet, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Gessime Yassine

Forwards: Brahim Díaz, Ayoub El Kaabi, Soufiane Rahimi, Chemsdine Talbi, Ayoube Amaimouni, Amine Sbaï

Scotland will need to produce a markedly better performance than what they served up against Haiti if they are to avoid defeat here.

Morocco were slick, aggressive and up for the fight against Brazil, undone only by a moment of individual brilliance.

Can Clarke’s men conjure up another historic victory?