Clarke warns Scotland as Morocco loom large in Group C

Scotland manager: Morocco are the real deal

Your team face Scotland on Friday in a massive Group C match. Scotland manager Steve Clarke did not hold back. "We must be at our best, Morocco are the real deal," he said, calling your side one of the standout teams of the tournament so far (3). Morocco go into this after that 1–1 draw with Brazil. Clarke knows his team need a result, and he is worried.

Arsenal leading the race for Bouaddi

Ayyoub Bouaddi is the name on everyone's lips. Arsenal are now ahead of Chelsea and PSG in the chase for the Lille midfielder, who bossed the Brazil match (4). Olivier Giroud went even further, telling teammates Bouaddi will play for Real Madrid next year if he keeps this up (5). And Erik ten Hag admitted he had never heard of Bouaddi before this World Cup, but he is watching closely now (9). Regragui kept it cool: "For you it's a discovery, not for us" (10).

Hakimi waits on court decision ahead of Scotland

Achraf Hakimi faces Scotland on Friday with a legal matter hanging over him. A court decision from the instruction chamber is expected before the match (11). The timing is tight. Kickoff is in the night from Friday to Saturday.

Zahouani to Ajax, done deal

Fouad Zahouani is heading to Amsterdam. Ajax have reached an agreement with Union Touarga Sportif for the 20-year-old Moroccan U20 world champion, beating AC Milan to the signing (2) (6). A young talent moving to a club known for developing stars.

Neymar out again for Brazil

Neymar missed the Morocco opener and will also sit out Brazil's second group match against Haiti (12). Brazil look shaky without him, they need to bounce back after your team held them 1–1.