Saibari fires Morocco past Scotland at the World Cup

Saibari sinks Scotland, 1–0

Your team have their first win of the World Cup. Morocco 1–0 Scotland, and Ismael Saibari was the difference again (2). The PSV midfielder, who scored that stunner against Brazil in the opener, delivered once more when it mattered.

Ali Boussaboun did not hold back in his analysis. He praised Saibari but called the overall performance "dissonant" and said the coach needs to intervene (2). A win is a win, but the former international clearly wants more from this side.

Dutch referee for Haiti match under fire

FIFA have appointed Danny Makkelie, a Dutch referee, for Morocco's group match against Haiti, and the decision has drawn sharp criticism in the Netherlands (1). The problem? The Dutch could face Morocco later in the tournament.

Dutch football figure Mario van der Ende put it bluntly: "When are people going to understand that?" (1). The optics are not great, and the noise will only grow if the Netherlands and Morocco end up on a collision course.

The Spanish connection carrying Morocco

Brahim Diaz, Achraf Hakimi, Youssef En-Nesyri, the spine of this team was forged in Spain. Marca ran a feature Sunday highlighting how Real Madrid and La Liga products are driving Morocco's World Cup (3). "Tenemos mucho talento," the piece declares, we have a lot of talent.

Add Saibari at PSV and Bouaddi at Lille, and the pipeline is producing at every level.

Group C takes shape

Morocco now sit on four points after two matches. The 1–1 draw with Brazil and this 1–0 over Scotland put qualification firmly in your hands. Haiti awaits.