In a World Cup match on June 20, 2026, Morocco's Ismael Saibari scored an early goal against Scotland, putting Morocco ahead. The goal came in the first half, giving Morocco an early lead in the match.
Saibari, a midfielder for PSV Eindhoven, has been a key player for Morocco. The goal was his first in the World Cup tournament.
Scotland, playing in their first World Cup since 1998, fought back but could not equalize before halftime. The match was part of the group stage.