In a thrilling Group C encounter at Gillette Stadium in Boston on June 19, 2026, Morocco secured a vital 1-0 victory over Scotland thanks to a stunning early strike from Ismael Saibari.
The 25-year-old striker, soon to join Bayern Munich, etched his name into FIFA World Cup lore by scoring in his first two tournament appearances.
Ismael Saibari creates a Record!
Just 71 seconds into the match, Saibari latched onto a precise through ball from Brahim DÍaz and produced a composed finish, blasting the ball high into the net. This goal marked the fastest in Morocco's World Cup history and the quickest of the 2026 tournament so far. It also propelled Morocco to the top of Group C with four points after two games, while Scotland, despite a prior victory over Haiti, sit on three points and face
elimination pressure.
Ismael Saibari joins Mohamed Salah in Elite List
Saibari's achievement is remarkable on a continental scale as well. The Moroccan became only the second African player to score in his opening two World Cup matches, following in the footsteps of Egypt's Mohamed Salah.
Saibari, who has been a force for Morocco in this World Cup so far, is also set to join Bayern Munich following the World Cup. With 4 points after first two matches, the Atlas Lions are almost through to the knockouts.
