… The Moroccan side includes the Dutch-born defender Noussair Mazraoui, of Manchester United, and the forward Ismael Saibari who was the best player in the Dutch league last season with champions PSV Eindhoven and is joining Bayern Munich. …
… The Moroccan side includes the Dutch-born defender Noussair Mazraoui, of Manchester United, and the forward Ismael Saibari who was the best player in the Dutch league last season with champions PSV Eindhoven and is joining Bayern Munich. …
… "He is a very important person for me, for the staff, for the players, for the Moroccan team." Ismael Saibari was Morocco's match-winner against Scotland with a goal after just 71 seconds, the earliest so far at this year's World Cup. …
Morocco edge Scotland, Brazil swat Haiti as USA down Australia to reach World Cup knockouts By AFP June 20, 2026 07:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Morocco's midfielder Ismael Saibari controls the ball d …
Audio By VocalizeIsmael Saibari scored the fastest goal of the World Cup so far after just 71 seconds as Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 on Friday to close in on a place in the knockout rounds. …
… The Selecao were in danger of losing their opening game at a World Cup for the first time since 1934 after falling behind to Ismael Saibari's goal in New Jersey. …
… Ismael Saibari ran through to give Morocco a 21st-minute lead with a clever scoop in the Group C opener, but Vinicius produced a moment of magic to ensure Brazil came away with a point, cutting in from the left and unleashing a thunderous shot to level on 32 minutes. …
Brazil face Japan in the last 32 of the World Cup, with Germany playing Paraguay and Morocco facing the Netherlands also in knockout action. Brazil, seeking their first World Cup title in 24 years, topped their group with Vinicius Junior scoring four goals.
Brazil face Japan in the last 32 of the World Cup, with Germany playing Paraguay and Morocco facing the Netherlands also in knockout action. Brazil, seeking their first World Cup title in 24 years, topped their group with Vinicius Junior scoring four goals.
Brazil face Japan in the last 32 on Monday as they seek a sixth World Cup title, 24 years after their last win. Germany play Paraguay and Morocco take on the Netherlands, with Brazil favored to progress despite Japan's dangerous form and a 3-2 friendly loss to the Brazilians last October.
Morocco defeated Haiti 4-2 in a Group C match to advance to the World Cup last 32, though they finished second to Brazil on goal difference. Haiti scored their first World Cup goals in 52 years during the match.
Morocco overcame two goals conceded to Haiti to win 4-2 in Atlanta, advancing to the World Cup last 32 but finishing second to Brazil in Group C. Haiti scored their first World Cup goals in 52 years.
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is confirmed to face trial in France on rape charges, which he denies. His coach Mohamed Ouahbi said Hakimi is focused and unfazed after playing in Morocco's 1-0 World Cup win over Scotland on Friday.
The United States defeated Australia 2–0 in Group D to advance to the knockout rounds with a game to spare, following Mexico's earlier qualification. Brazil also progressed by defeating Haiti.
Ismael Saibari scored after 71 seconds as Morocco defeated Scotland 1-0 in a World Cup match, with the goal described as the fastest of the tournament so far. Morocco now has four points from two games and are positioned to advance to the knockout rounds.
Germany face Ivory Coast on Saturday in a winner-take-all Group E match where the victor secures a place in the last 32, while Sweden can also advance with a win over the Netherlands in Houston.
Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in their opening 2026 World Cup Group C match in New Jersey, with Vinicius Junior equalizing after falling behind to Ismael Saibari's goal. Coach Carlo Ancelotti urged patience, saying "you don't win a World Cup based on your first match," acknowledging the team played with anxiety and nerves but cautioning against losing heart early in the tournament.
Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in their World Cup opening match, with Vinicius Junior equalising for five-time winners Brazil. Australia upset Turkey 2-0, while Qatar earned their first World Cup point in a 1-1 draw with Switzerland, and Scotland won 1-0 against Haiti.
Vinicius Junior scored an equaliser to give Brazil a 1-1 draw with Morocco in their Group C World Cup opener in New Jersey on Saturday. Brazil, chasing a record sixth World Cup title, showed uncertain form under first-time foreign coach Carlo Ancelotti, while Morocco, the 2022 semi-finalists, took an early lead through Ismael Saibari's 21st-minute goal.