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Scotland await and Bouaddi's breakout draws Chelsea eyes

Scotland on Friday, and it is already massive

Morocco face Scotland on Friday 19 June in the second Group C match, and the stakes are clear: win and you are looking at the knockout rounds (2). That 1–1 draw against Brazil in the opener changed everything. Steve Clarke's Scotland won their first game, so both sides sit on 3 points. John McGinn is the man Morocco will need to handle.

Brazil held, the world noticed

Morocco 1–1 Brazil on matchday one. Ismael Saibari scored the goal, a stunning strike that Brazilian media could not ignore. The result was widely called one of the best games of the tournament's opening round (2). Your midfield ran it, and the teenagers looked like they belonged.

Chelsea are watching Bouaddi

Ayyoub Bouaddi's performance against Brazil has Chelsea interested. ReadChelsea ran a piece telling the club to watch him closely after his World Cup breakout (1). He is 18. Arsenal, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and PSG have all been linked since that Brazil match. Lille hold his contract, and the price is only going up.

Neymar back in training, Brazil face Haiti

Neymar missed the Morocco match with a calf injury but has returned to full training. Brazil expect him available for their Friday game against Haiti (3). If Brazil win that and Morocco beat Scotland, Group C gets very interesting very fast.

Sources

  • 1. readchelsea.com — Chelsea Should Watch Ayyoub Bouaddi Closely After World Cup Breakout
  • 2. juvefc.com — Scotland vs Morocco Prediction: World Cup 2026 Preview & Best Bets
  • 3. rmcsport.bfmtv.com — Coupe du monde 2026: bonne nouvelle pour Neymar avant le deuxième match du Brésil