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Should Scotland have had two penalties & been playing against 10 men?

BBC Sport·June 20, 2026
Should Scotland have had two penalties & been playing against 10 men?

Scotland's 1-0 loss to Morocco in the World Cup has sparked controversy over two potential penalty kicks that were not awarded to the team. The referee's decision not to give Scotland a penalty has been questioned, with many believing they were hard done by. Additionally, a Moroccan player's challenge that only received a yellow card has been debated, with some arguing it should have been a red card, potentially changing the course of the game. The loss has left Scotland with a tough road ahead in the tournament.

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