In a friendly match played in Boston on June 21, 2026, Morocco defeated Scotland 1-0. The winning goal was scored by Ismael Saibari, a midfielder for PSV Eindhoven.
Saibari's goal, described as a tactical masterpiece, drew immediate comparisons to the iconic goal scored by Salaheddine Bassir for Morocco against Scotland at the 1998 FIFA World Cup in Saint-Étienne, France. That match also ended 1-0, with Bassir scoring a memorable volley.
The victory continues Morocco's strong form following their historic run to the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The team is preparing for upcoming international competitions.
