Scotland vs Morocco Head-to-Head: Record, Stats & Form (Updated June 2026)

Scotland and Morocco meet in a World Cup 2026 group-stage fixture on 19 June 2026, with the two sides separated by 31 places in the rankings — Scotland sit at 37th, while Morocco arrive as one of the tournament’s most formidable contenders at 6th in the world. The head-to-head history between these nations is almost non-existent, making current form and tournament context the most meaningful lens through which to assess this matchup.

Head-to-Head Record

Scotland and Morocco have met just once in recorded history, making this a very limited sample on which to draw firm conclusions. That sole encounter came at the 1998 World Cup, where Morocco handed Scotland a 3-0 defeat — meaning Morocco hold the only head-to-head win between these sides, having kept a clean sheet and scoring three unanswered goals. The average total goals across their one meeting stands at 3.0. Given the scarcity of direct history, recent form and the broader World Cup 2026 context carry considerably more weight here.

Date	Match	Score	Season
23 Jun 1998	Scotland vs Morocco	0-3	1998 World Cup

Scotland: Recent Form

Scotland head into this fixture having won four of their last six matches (W4 D0 L2), accumulating 2.0 points per game across that run. They have scored 13 goals at an average of 2.17 per match, while conceding just five — an average of 0.83 per game — and keeping two clean sheets. Their form string reads W-W-W-L-L-W (most recent first), reflecting a strong pre-tournament run that was briefly interrupted by back-to-back home defeats to Japan and Côte d’Ivoire in March. They have since responded emphatically, winning three straight including a 4-0 away victory over Bolivia and a 1-0 win against Haiti just five days before this fixture. It is worth noting that Scotland failed to score in two of their six matches, so their attack, while capable of big outputs, is not without inconsistency.

• 14 Jun 2026 — Haiti (A): 1-0 W
• 6 Jun 2026 — Bolivia (A): 4-0 W
• 30 May 2026 — Curacao (H): 4-1 W
• 31 Mar 2026 — Côte d’Ivoire (H): 0-1 L

Morocco: Recent Form

Morocco arrive at this fixture unbeaten in their last six matches (W3 D3 L0), also recording 2.0 points per game over that stretch. They have been prolific in attack, netting 14 goals at an average of 2.33 per match, and their defence has been similarly impressive — conceding only four goals at an average of just 0.67 per game, with two clean sheets. Crucially, Morocco have scored in every one of their last six matches. Their form string reads D-D-W-W-W-D (most recent first), with their most notable recent result a 1-1 draw away to Brazil on 13 June — just six days before this fixture. Wins of 5-0 over Burundi and 4-0 over Madagascar underline their attacking depth, while the draws against Ecuador and Norway show they can also be contained by well-organised sides.

• 13 Jun 2026 — Brazil (A): 1-1 D
• 7 Jun 2026 — Norway (H): 1-1 D
• 2 Jun 2026 — Madagascar (H): 4-0 W
• 26 May 2026 — Burundi (H): 5-0 W

Form and Record at a Glance

• All-time head-to-head: 1 meeting — Morocco 1 win, Scotland 0 wins, 0 draws (Morocco 3-0 Scotland, 1998 World Cup).
• Scotland last 6: W4 D0 L2 — 13 goals scored, 5 conceded, 2 clean sheets, 2 failed to score.
• Morocco last 6: W3 D3 L0 — 14 goals scored, 4 conceded, 2 clean sheets, 0 failed to score.
• Points per game (last 6): Scotland 2.00 — Morocco 2.00.
• Average goals scored per match: Scotland 2.17 — Morocco 2.33.
• Average goals conceded per match: Scotland 0.83 — Morocco 0.67.

How Scotland and Morocco Compare

Both sides arrive at this World Cup 2026 fixture level on points per game across their last six outings, but the underlying numbers tell a nuanced story. Morocco have been marginally more prolific — averaging 2.33 goals per match versus Scotland’s 2.17 — and have been slightly tighter defensively, conceding 0.67 goals per game compared to Scotland’s 0.83. The most notable distinction is Morocco’s consistency in front of goal: they have scored in all six of their recent matches, while Scotland have failed to find the net twice in the same period. Scotland’s ranking of 37th against Morocco’s 6th also reflects the gulf in global standing, though Scotland’s three-match winning run heading into this fixture demonstrates they are in reasonable momentum.

FAQ

What is the head-to-head record between Scotland and Morocco?

Scotland and Morocco have met just once, at the 1998 World Cup, where Morocco won 3-0. Morocco hold the only win in this matchup, with no draws and no Scotland victories on record.

What is Scotland’s recent form ahead of the World Cup 2026 fixture?

Scotland have won four of their last six matches, scoring 13 goals and conceding five, with their most recent result a 1-0 away win over Haiti on 14 June 2026.

What is Morocco’s recent form ahead of the World Cup 2026 fixture?

Morocco are unbeaten in their last six matches (W3 D3), scoring 14 goals without a single defeat, including a notable 1-1 draw away to Brazil on 13 June 2026.

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When do Scotland and Morocco play at World Cup 2026?

Scotland face Morocco on 19 June 2026 as part of the World Cup 2026 group stage. It is only the second competitive meeting between the two nations.