African tiki-taka! Morocco rewrites World Cup history in match against Scotland
Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
The Moroccan national team achieved a historic milestone in their 2026 World Cup match against Scotland.
Details: According to Opta, Morocco completed 601 accurate passes in their game against Scotland — the highest number ever recorded by an African team in a World Cup match since 1966.
In total, Morocco made 671 passes with an impressive 90% accuracy rate. Opta summed up this style with a single word — "Tiki-taka".
This kind of ball control allowed Morocco to confidently dictate play and secure a 1-0 victory over Scotland.
For the team, it's not just an important result in the tournament, but also a historic statistical milestone that highlights the quality of their passing game.
Reminder: Earlier, Ismael Saibari became only the second African after Mohamed Salah to score in his first two World Cup matches.
