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Morocco beats Scotland at 2026 World Cup to claim first Arab victory
The Moroccan national football team defeated Scotland 1-0 in a 2026 World Cup group match to secure the tournament's first Arab victory. The win was greeted with widespread joy across the country.
The Moroccan national football team recorded the tournament's first Arab victory by beating Scotland 1-0 in Group C of the 2026 World Cup.
After the match, thousands poured into the streets in cities from Rabat, Morocco's capital, to other Western cities to celebrate. Special viewing areas equipped with large screens were filled with supporters.
According to observations by an Anadolu Agency correspondent, streets and cafes overflowed with enthusiastic fans throughout the match. Supporters backed their team with fervent cheers.
Moroccan fans speaking to Anadolu Agency expressed their satisfaction with the result, stating they were optimistic their team would advance to the next round. Fans said they believed the team's performance would improve further in upcoming matches.
With this win, Morocco moved up to second place in the group with 4 points. Brazil maintained its lead by beating Haiti 3-0, while Scotland placed third and Haiti last.
Moroccans note that their team, which achieved a historic feat by reaching the semi-finals in the 2022 Qatar World Cup, has big ambitions in this tournament as well.
The 2026 World Cup is being held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. The tournament features 48 national teams.
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