Scotland will look to build on their opening game win against Morocco this week as they clash in Group C of the World Cup at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, this Friday night (kick-off: 11pm UK time).
John McGinn’s goal in the 28th minute of the game gave Scotland a narrow 1-0 victory against Haiti in the early hours of Sunday morning, and another victory this week will guarantee them a pathway to the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time in the nation’s history.
However, they’ll face a stern test against Morocco, who are seventh in the FIFA World Rankings. Searching for their first win of the tournament, they were held to a 1-1 draw by Brazil on Saturday, though they do have one injury worry ahead of the game.
Ahead of the game at the Gillette Stadium, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
5. Nayef Aguerd - Morocco - OUT
Like his teammate Abde Ezzalzouli, the experienced centre-back was forced to withdraw from the Morocco squad on the eve of the World Cup due to injury. He has been replaced by Marwane Saadane. | AFP via Getty Images
6. Lyndon Dykes - Scotland - RETURN TO STARTING XI?
The only big decision facing head coach Steve Clarke is whether to start with big Charlton Athletic striker, who came off the bench for Che Adams in the final 15 minutes against Haiti. The rest of the team should stay the same. | Getty Images
7. Chemsdine Talbi - Morocco - AVAILABLE
In similar fashion to Mazraoui, the Sunderland winger was a slight doubt ahead of the Brazil game due to a muscle injury he picked up towards the final throws of the domestic campaign. He returned to the pitch as a second-half substitute last week though, signalling his availability to start if required against Scotland this Friday. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
8. Billy Gilmour - Scotland - OUT
Sadly ruled out of the tournament after suffering a knee injury in the pre-World Cup friendly vs Curacao, he won't play against Morocco. The Napoli midfielder travelled to the United States to be with the squad, but won't play any part in the tournament. He has been replaced by Tyler Fletcher in the squad. | Getty Images