2026 FIFA World Cup Group C: Schedule, Standings & Prediction
World Cup Group C has become the tightest race at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After two rounds, Brazil and Morocco are level on four points, Scotland sit a point back, and Haiti are out. Morocco’s 1-0 win over Scotland and Brazil’s 3-0 rout of Haiti on June 19 mean the group winner, and a place in the Round of 32, will be decided on Matchday 3 (June 24).
It is a group steeped in history: Brazil, Morocco and Scotland were all drawn together at the 1998 World Cup and meet again 28 years later. Scotland are back for the first time since 1998, and Haiti for the first time since 1974.
The top two teams advance to the knockout stage automatically, and the third-placed side can still progress as one of the eight best third-placed finishers across all 12 groups.
2026 FIFA World Cup Group C Teams
| Team | Confederation | FIFA Rank (June 2026) | WC Appearances | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | CONMEBOL | #6 | 23rd | 1 |
| Morocco | CAF | #8 | 7th | 2 |
| Scotland | UEFA | #42 | 9th (first since 1998) | 3 |
| Haiti | CONCACAF | #83 | 2nd (first since 1974) | 4 |
Group C Results: Matchday 1 & 2
Brazil 1-1 Morocco (June 13). Ismael Saibari chipped Morocco in front before Vinicius Jr levelled just after the half-hour at MetLife Stadium. It was a strong opening point for the Atlas Lions against the five-time champions.
Haiti 0-1 Scotland (June 13). John McGinn’s deflected 28th-minute strike settled a tense contest in Foxborough and gave Scotland their first World Cup win since 1990, on their return after a 28-year absence.
Scotland 0-1 Morocco (June 19). Saibari struck again, finishing a Brahim Diaz assist after just 72 seconds, the fastest goal of the tournament so far. Morocco controlled the game and goalkeeper Angus Gunn kept the score down, but Scotland missed their first chance to qualify.
Brazil 3-0 Haiti (June 19). Matheus Cunha scored twice and Vinicius Jr added a third before half-time in Philadelphia as Carlo Ancelotti’s side eased to a first win and ended Haiti’s qualification hopes.
World Cup Group C Standings After Matchday 2
Updated after Matchday 2 (June 19, 2026).
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 4 |
| 2 | Morocco | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 3 | Scotland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | Haiti | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 |
Brazil and Morocco are tied on four points, with Brazil top on goal difference (+3 to +1). Scotland stay alive on three, while Haiti are eliminated. The top two reach the Round of 32 automatically, and the best eight third-placed teams across the 12 groups also progress. Tiebreaker order: goal difference, goals scored, head-to-head, then fair-play score and FIFA ranking.
Group C Match Schedule 2026
All times are Eastern Time (ET). FOX and FS1 carry the English broadcast, Telemundo and Universo cover Spanish, and every match streams on Peacock.
Matchday 1 (June 13): Full Time
| Match | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil vs Morocco | 1-1 | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ |
| Haiti vs Scotland | 0-1 | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA |
Matchday 2 (June 19): Full Time
| Match | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland vs Morocco | 0-1 | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA |
| Brazil vs Haiti | 3-0 | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
Matchday 3 (Wednesday, June 24)
Note: both matches kick off simultaneously at 6:00 PM ET.
| Match | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland vs Brazil | 6:00 PM | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
| Morocco vs Haiti | 6:00 PM | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
Matchday 3 settles everything on June 24. Brazil need only a draw against Scotland to confirm a top-two finish, while Morocco are heavy favourites against an eliminated Haiti. Scotland must beat their group rivals Brazil in Miami to stay in the hunt for a best third-place spot, having played their first two games at Gillette Stadium.
Group C Venue Guide
| Match | Stadium | City | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil vs Morocco | MetLife Stadium | East Rutherford, NJ | 82,500 |
| Haiti vs Scotland | Gillette Stadium | Foxborough, MA | 65,878 |
| Scotland vs Morocco | Gillette Stadium | Foxborough, MA | 65,878 |
| Brazil vs Haiti | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia | 69,176 |
| Scotland vs Brazil | Hard Rock Stadium | Miami | 64,767 |
| Morocco vs Haiti | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta | 67,382 |
MetLife Stadium is the largest Group C venue and also hosts the World Cup final on July 19. Scotland played their first two matches at Gillette Stadium, while the Morocco vs Haiti finale in Atlanta is played indoors with climate control.
How to Watch World Cup Group C Matches
| Country | TV Channel | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| USA | FOX, FS1 | Peacock, FOX Sports App |
| UK | ITV, BBC | ITVX, BBC iPlayer |
| Canada | CTV, TSN | CTV.ca |
| Australia | SBS | SBS On Demand |
| Mexico | Televisa, TV Azteca | ViX |
Group C Team Analysis and Preview
Brazil
Manager: Carlo Ancelotti, the most decorated club coach in history, is in his first international job and chasing Brazil’s first World Cup since 2002. After a sluggish 1-1 draw with Morocco, the 3-0 win over Haiti, with Matheus Cunha scoring twice, eased the early finishing concerns.
Key players: Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid), who has scored in both games; Raphinha (Barcelona); goalkeeper Alisson (Liverpool); captain Marquinhos; Casemiro (Manchester United); and in-form Matheus Cunha. Out: Rodrygo misses the tournament with an ACL injury, and Neymar was left out of Ancelotti’s squad.
Morocco
Manager: Mohamed Ouahbi, appointed in March 2026 after Walid Regragui resigned. Ouahbi guided Morocco’s U-20s to the 2025 title and has made a flawless start with the seniors: a point against Brazil followed by a 1-0 win over Scotland.
Key players: Achraf Hakimi (PSG), one of the world’s best full-backs; two-goal Ismael Saibari; striker Youssef En-Nesyri; midfield anchor Sofyan Amrabat; playmaker Brahim Diaz; and centre-back Nayef Aguerd. The 2022 semi-finalists look organised and clinical, and a win over Haiti on June 24 would likely secure top spot.
Scotland
Manager: Steve Clarke, Scotland’s longest-serving boss, ended a 28-year World Cup wait via a dramatic 4-2 qualifying win over Denmark. His side beat Haiti for a first World Cup win since 1990, but a 1-0 loss to Morocco leaves their fate hanging on the final day.
Key players: Scott McTominay (Napoli), the talismanic midfielder; captain Andy Robertson (Liverpool); matchwinner John McGinn (Aston Villa); playmaker Billy Gilmour (Napoli); defender Kieran Tierney; and striker Che Adams (Torino). Scotland have never reached the knockout stage and now need a result against Brazil to chase a best third-place finish.
Haiti
Manager: Sebastien Migne. Haiti reached their first World Cup since 1974 despite extraordinary obstacles: the French coach has never been able to visit the country because of the security crisis in Port-au-Prince, and all qualifiers were played at neutral venues. Losses to Scotland (0-1) and Brazil (0-3) have ended their campaign, but they play for pride and a first World Cup point against Morocco.
Key players: Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (Wolverhampton Wanderers), the squad’s standout; striker Wilson Isidor (Sunderland); all-time top scorer Duckens Nazon; veteran goalkeeper Johny Placide; and defender Hannes Delcroix. Built largely from the diaspora, Haiti are still chasing a first-ever World Cup point.
Head-to-Head Records
| Matchup | World Cup H2H | Notable Result |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil vs Morocco | Drawn 1-1 (2026) | Brazil won 3-0 (1998 WC) |
| Brazil vs Scotland | 3 wins, 1 draw in 4 WC meetings | Brazil won 2-1 (1998 WC) |
| Morocco vs Scotland | Morocco won both (1998 & 2026) | 3-0 in 1998, 1-0 in 2026 |
| Brazil vs Haiti | Brazil won 3-0 (2026) | Brazil won 7-1 (2016 Copa America) |
| Scotland vs Haiti | Scotland won 1-0 (2026) | First-ever meeting |
| Morocco vs Haiti | Never met | First meeting June 24 |
Brazil have never lost to Scotland at a World Cup and remain unbeaten against Morocco in competitive play, though Morocco did win a 2-1 friendly in 2023. Morocco famously beat Scotland 3-0 to eliminate them in 1998, then repeated the trick with a 1-0 win in 2026.
2026 World Cup Group C Predictions
- Matchday 1 (result): Brazil 1-1 Morocco. Haiti 0-1 Scotland.
- Matchday 2 (result): Scotland 0-1 Morocco. Brazil 3-0 Haiti.
- Matchday 3 (prediction): Scotland 1-1 Brazil. Morocco 2-0 Haiti.
Final Predicted Standings
| Pos | Team | Pts | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morocco | 7 | Advance (winners) |
| 2 | Brazil | 5 | Advance |
| 3 | Scotland | 4 | Third-place hopeful |
| 4 | Haiti | 0 | Eliminated |
Morocco’s flawless start makes them our pick to win the group, with Brazil safely through in second. Scotland’s hopes rest on Matchday 3: a draw or win against Brazil would lift them to four points and into genuine contention for a best third-place spot, since four points almost always advances. A defeat would likely end their run.
Group C Road to the Round of 32
| Finish | Date | Venue | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | June 29 | NRG Stadium, Houston | Group F runner-up |
| Runner-up | June 29 | Estadio BBVA, Monterrey | Group F winner |
The Group C winner travels to Houston on June 29 to face the Group F runner-up, while the runner-up heads to Monterrey to meet the Group F winner. Group F features the Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia and Sweden.
2026 FIFA World Cup Group C FAQs
What teams are in World Cup Group C?
Group C features Brazil, Morocco, Scotland and Haiti. Brazil and Morocco lead after two rounds, Scotland are third, and Haiti are eliminated.
What are the Group C results so far?
Matchday 1: Brazil 1-1 Morocco and Haiti 0-1 Scotland. Matchday 2: Scotland 0-1 Morocco and Brazil 3-0 Haiti.
What are the Group C standings after Matchday 2?
Brazil and Morocco are level on 4 points, with Brazil top on goal difference (+3). Scotland are third on 3 points and Haiti are bottom on 0, already eliminated.
When are the Group C Matchday 3 games?
Both final games are on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, kicking off simultaneously at 6:00 PM ET: Scotland vs Brazil in Miami and Morocco vs Haiti in Atlanta.
Who will qualify from World Cup Group C?
Brazil and Morocco are favourites to take the top two spots. Scotland can still reach the Round of 32 as a best third-placed team but likely need at least a draw against Brazil. Haiti are out.
Are Scotland out of the 2026 World Cup?
Not yet. Scotland sit third on 3 points after losing to Morocco. A draw or win against Brazil on June 24 would give them a strong chance of advancing as one of the best third-placed teams.
When was Scotland last at the World Cup?
Scotland last appeared at the 1998 World Cup in France. The 2026 tournament ends a 28-year absence, and their win over Haiti was a first World Cup victory since 1990.
Who is Morocco’s manager for 2026?
Mohamed Ouahbi, who replaced Walid Regragui after his resignation in March 2026. Ouahbi previously coached Morocco’s U-20 team to the 2025 U-20 World Cup title.
World Cup Group C is living up to its billing. Morocco have the momentum after beating Scotland, Brazil rediscovered their cutting edge against Haiti, and the group winner will only be settled when Scotland vs Brazil and Morocco vs Haiti kick off together on June 24.
Brazil and Morocco are on course for the Round of 32, but Scotland’s fate and the final group order stay open until the last whistle.
