History of the "Lions" confrontations with Scotland.

The Moroccan and Scottish national teams have met only once in the history of football, and the occasion was the 1998 World Cup held in France, before the two sides meet again in the current edition taking place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The first match between the "Atlas Lions" and the Scotland national team took place on June 23, 1998, at the Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint-Étienne, as part of the third and final round of the group stage in the "World Cup France."

The Scottish team entered the match looking for a win to secure a spot in the second round, but the Moroccan team, led by French coach Henri Michel, delivered a strong performance and achieved a historic victory with three goals to none.

Salah Eddine Boussair scored Morocco's first goal in the 23rd minute, before Abdeljalil Jadda (Kamatsho) added the second goal in stoppage time of the first half.

In the second half, Scotland's task became more difficult after their player Craig Burley was sent off in the 56th minute, allowing Boussair to complete the Moroccan trio in the 86th minute.

That victory was one of the most significant wins for the Moroccan national team in the history of its World Cup participations, and it became their largest victory in the finals in terms of goal difference.

Despite the big win, Morocco was unable to reach the second round in the "1998 World Cup," finishing the group stage with four points, behind Brazil and Norway.

As for the Scottish team, they continued their early exit from the World Cup; they failed to advance past the group stage, making the match in Saint-Étienne a painful memory for their fans.

After many years, the two teams are set to clash again, with history showing a clear advantage for the Moroccan team.

The Moroccan team is looking to confirm its historical superiority, while the Scottish team hopes to compensate for the loss in 1998, in a match that carries a special significance due to the rarity of encounters between the two teams throughout history.