Scotland's World Cup campaign suffered an early setback in Group C as Morocco claimed a 1-0 victory in Doha, with the North Africans' superior control proving decisive. Deployed in a 4-4-1-1 shape, Scotland managed only 41 per cent possession and registered just 0.51 expected goals from six attempts, failing to register a single shot on target despite their goalkeeper facing only two efforts. Morocco, operating in a 4-2-3-1 formation, dominated proceedings with 59 per cent possession and 12 shots, generating 0.99 xG; their clinical finishing was underscored by a 50 per cent shot conversion rate. Scotland's defensive vulnerability was compounded by their goalkeeper's -0.51 goals saved above expected performance, suggesting poor positioning or execution on the decisive moment. The defeat leaves Scotland needing a strong response in their remaining group matches to maintain qualification hopes.