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Scotland Faces Morocco in US, Gunn Starts, McKenna Out

6/19/2026

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Scotland Face Morocco

Scotland will face Morocco at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, United States on June 19, 2026.
Morocco, ranked sixth, entered as group favourites after a 1-1 draw with Brazil.
Coach Steve Clarke said Scotland are comfortable as underdogs and may drop the 4-4-2 for a single striker that could include Ryan Christie or Kenny McLean.
Angus Gunn will start in goal while Scott McKenna misses the match with a calf injury.

Summary

Scotland Ticket Surge

Ticket prices for the Scotland-Morocco match start at $1,096, while the Tartan Army raised $30,000 for Providence charities.
Analysts warn that hosting the tournament has driven soaring costs for North-American cities and may limit returns, while over 10 million U.S. English-language viewers watched Morocco’s draw with Brazil, a record for a World Cup group match.
Stream the game via ITVX in the UK or listen on talkSPORT and BBC Radio 5 Live.

History

Historical Context

FIFA awarded the 1994 World Cup to the United States on July 4 1988, making it the first North-American and Anglophone host and delivering a record 3,587,538 spectators. That financial success set a precedent for later bids, and the upcoming 2026 tournament—now expanding to 48 teams—will see Scotland face Morocco at Foxborough, echoing the legacy of the 1994 breakthrough.

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Scotland Face Morocco

Scotland will face Morocco at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, United States on June 19, 2026.
Morocco, ranked sixth, entered as group favourites after a 1-1 draw with Brazil.
Coach Steve Clarke said Scotland are comfortable as underdogs and may drop the 4-4-2 for a single striker that could include Ryan Christie or Kenny McLean.
Angus Gunn will start in goal while Scott McKenna misses the match with a calf injury.

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