Morocco needed just two minutes to break the deadlock at Gillette Stadium, with I. Saibari converting from a B. Diaz assist to put the Group C opener beyond Scotland's immediate reach. Scotland struggled to respond, finishing the match with six shots and none on target against Morocco's goalkeeper Bono. Morocco, who held 60 percent of possession and generated an xG of 0.83 across 10 attempts, had the clearer opportunities throughout. Scotland's best hope of an equalizer never materialized into a shot on goal, leaving the 1-0 scoreline untouched through 90 minutes.

The result puts Morocco top of Group C on three points after the opening round of fixtures, while Scotland sit bottom with none. Scotland's late substitutions — including C. Adams and J. McGinn withdrawn in the final twenty minutes — reflected the urgency of a side that could not convert its limited chances. Morocco's defensive shape held firm after I. Saibari departed for S. Rahimi at the 84th minute, protecting the narrow lead.