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Liechtenstein vs Scotland: Where, When to Watch the Friendly Game

Liechtenstein vs Scotland: Where, When to Watch the Friendly Game

Morocco World4 hours ago

Rabat — Liechtenstein will face Scotland today in an international friendly as part of its preparatory campaigns, including for the World Cup.
The match will take place at 5 p.m. Moroccan time, with Scotland regarded as a favorite.
Fans seeking to watch the game can do so on Fubo, DirecTV Stream, FS2, ViX.
Liechtenstein appears to be one of the least favorites for many sources, including Goal, which said the squad lost their last five matches.
'Their struggles in attack are evident, with only one goal scored in their last six outings,' the same source said .
As for Scotland, the football-focused website suggests that the Scottish team will go to the field without their first-choice goalkeeper Angus Gunn, who is injured.
Several international friendlies are taking place today, including Uganda vs. Gambia, Kosovo vs. Comoros, Montenegro vs. Armenia, and Equatorial Guinea vs. Cameroon.
As part of the FIFA World Cup European Qualifying games, Estonia vs. Norway is scheduled for the future, along with Italy vs. Moldova, Kazakhstan vs. North Macedonia, Belgium vs. Wales, Croatia vs. the Czech Republic, and the Faroe Islands vs. Gibraltar.
At 9 p.m., Moroccan football fans will also enjoy a friendly game, which will take place at the Fez stadium.
The Morocco vs. Benin game will follow another friendly that the Atlas Lions won on Friday, 2-0 against Tunisia. Tags: African footballMorocco Friendlies

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