2026 FIFA World Cup Group C: Final Standings, Results & Schedule
World Cup Group C is settled, and the two favourites came through. Brazil won the group with seven points after a 3-0 victory over Scotland, with Morocco joining them in the Round of 32 thanks to a 4-2 win over Haiti that also left them on seven. Brazil finished top on goal difference. Scotland’s brave return ended in third place, while Haiti went out bottom.
It was a group rich in history: Brazil, Morocco and Scotland were drawn together at the 1998 World Cup and met again 28 years later. Brazil and Morocco advance automatically, while Scotland finished third on three points and missed out on the eight best third-placed places, ending their tournament.
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 |
World Cup Group C Results: All Three Matchdays
Brazil 1-1 Morocco (June 13). Ismael Saibari put Morocco ahead before Vinicius Jr levelled at MetLife Stadium, a strong opening point for the Atlas Lions against the five-time champions.
Haiti 0-1 Scotland (June 13). John McGinn’s deflected strike in Foxborough gave Scotland their first World Cup win since 1990 on their return after a 28-year absence.
Scotland 0-1 Morocco (June 19). Ismael Saibari struck after 72 seconds, the fastest goal of the tournament at that point, as Morocco edged a disciplined contest in Foxborough.
Brazil 3-0 Haiti (June 19). Matheus Cunha scored twice and Vinicius Jr added a third before half-time in Philadelphia as Brazil eased to their first win.
Scotland 0-3 Brazil (June 24). Vinicius Jr pounced on an early Scottish error to open the scoring and Brazil cruised to a 3-0 win in Miami, sealing top spot in the group.
Morocco 4-2 Haiti (June 24). Morocco won a chaotic finale in Atlanta, a game that featured an own goal and six goals in all, to finish second. Haiti scored twice but bowed out of the tournament winless.
Final World Cup Group C Standings
Final standings after Matchday 3 (June 24, 2026).
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | +6 | 7 |
| 2 | Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 7 |
| 3 | Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 3 |
| 4 | Haiti | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 |
Brazil and Morocco both finished on seven points, with Brazil first on goal difference (+6 to +3). Both advance to the Round of 32. Scotland came third on three points, but a goal difference of -3 left them outside the eight best third-placed teams, so they are out. Haiti are eliminated too. The tiebreaker order is goal difference, then goals scored, then head-to-head, then fair-play score, then FIFA ranking.
Group C Match Schedule 2026
All times are Eastern Time (ET). FOX and FS1 carried the English broadcast, Telemundo and Universo covered Spanish, and every match streamed 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 (June 24): Full Time
| Match | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland vs Brazil | 0-3 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
| Morocco vs Haiti | 4-2 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
Both Matchday 3 games kicked off together on June 24. Brazil’s win and Morocco’s high-scoring victory confirmed the top two, while Scotland and Haiti exited at the group stage.
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 hosted the Group C opener and will also stage the World Cup final on July 19. Scotland played their first two matches at Gillette Stadium, while Morocco’s high-scoring finale against Haiti was played indoors in Atlanta.
How to Watch World Cup Group C and the Knockouts
| Country | TV Channel | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| USA | FOX, FS1 | Peacock, FOX Sports App |
| UK | ITV, BBC | ITVX, BBC iPlayer |
| Canada | CTV, TSN | CTV.ca |
| Brazil | Globo, SporTV | Globoplay |
| Morocco | SNRT, beIN Sports | beIN Sports Connect |
In the US, every match streams on Peacock, with the biggest games on FOX and later kickoffs on FS1, and Spanish coverage via Telemundo. International viewers should check the table above for their region.
Group C Team Analysis and Verdict
Brazil (Group Winners)
Manager: Carlo Ancelotti. After a sluggish opening draw with Morocco, Brazil found their stride with wins over Haiti and Scotland to top the group and stay on course for a first World Cup since 2002. Vinicius Jr ended the group stage in fine form.
Key players: Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid); two-goal Matheus Cunha; Raphinha (Barcelona); goalkeeper Alisson (Liverpool); and captain Marquinhos. Out: Rodrygo missed the tournament with an ACL injury, and Neymar was left out of the squad.
Morocco (Runners-up)
Manager: Mohamed Ouahbi. The 2022 semi-finalists confirmed their quality, holding Brazil and then beating Scotland and Haiti to reach the knockout stage, with Ouahbi a perfect fit since replacing Walid Regragui in March.
Key players: Achraf Hakimi (PSG); two-goal Ismael Saibari; striker Youssef En-Nesyri; playmaker Brahim Diaz; and centre-back Nayef Aguerd. Organised and clinical, Morocco look dangerous in the knockouts.
Scotland (Third)
Manager: Steve Clarke. Scotland ended a 28-year wait and won their opener against Haiti, but defeats to Morocco and Brazil left them third. A goal difference of -3 was not enough to make the eight best third-placed teams, so Scotland are out.
Key players: Scott McTominay (Napoli); captain Andy Robertson (Liverpool); matchwinner John McGinn (Aston Villa); Billy Gilmour (Napoli); and striker Che Adams (Torino). Scotland have still never reached the World Cup knockout stage.
Haiti (Eliminated)
Manager: Sebastien Migne. Haiti reached their first World Cup since 1974 despite extraordinary obstacles, with all qualifiers played at neutral venues amid the crisis in Port-au-Prince. They lost all three games but scored twice against Morocco on the final day.
Key players: Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (Wolverhampton Wanderers); striker Wilson Isidor (Sunderland); all-time top scorer Duckens Nazon; and goalkeeper Johny Placide. Built largely from the diaspora, Haiti leave with valuable experience.
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 | 4 wins, 1 draw in 5 WC meetings | Brazil won 3-0 (2026) |
| 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 | Morocco won 4-2 (2026) | First-ever meeting |
Brazil remain unbeaten against Scotland at World Cups, extending their record to four wins and a draw, while Morocco repeated their 1998 trick by beating the Scots again. Brazil have still never lost a competitive match to Morocco, though the sides shared the points this time.
2026 World Cup Group C Verdict
Group C went to form in the end. Brazil and Morocco, the two highest-ranked sides, both finished on seven points and progressed, with Brazil taking top spot on goal difference. Scotland can be proud of their first World Cup in 28 years and a winning start, but two defeats left them short of the third-placed cut. Haiti, back after 52 years, lost all three yet showed flashes of promise with a two-goal display against Morocco.
Group C Road to the Round of 32
| Team | Finish | Date | Venue | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Winner | June 29 | NRG Stadium, Houston | Japan (Group F runner-up) |
| Morocco | Runner-up | June 29 | Estadio BBVA, Monterrey | Netherlands (Group F winner) |
Group winners Brazil travel to Houston on June 29 to face Japan, the Group F runner-up, at NRG Stadium. Morocco head to Estadio BBVA in Monterrey on the same day to meet the Netherlands, who won Group F. The Netherlands topped the group on seven points and Japan finished second on five, with the placings confirmed on June 25.
2026 FIFA World Cup Group C FAQs
What teams are in World Cup Group C?
Group C featured Brazil, Morocco, Scotland and Haiti. Brazil won the group and Morocco finished second, with both advancing to the Round of 32.
Who won World Cup Group C?
Brazil won Group C with seven points, finishing top on goal difference ahead of Morocco, who also reached seven points after a 4-2 win over Haiti.
What are the final Group C standings?
1. Brazil 7 points (+6), 2. Morocco 7 (+3), 3. Scotland 3 (-3), 4. Haiti 0. Brazil and Morocco advanced; Scotland and Haiti were eliminated.
What were the Group C Matchday 3 results?
Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 and Morocco beat Haiti 4-2 on June 24, 2026, confirming Brazil and Morocco as the top two.
Are Scotland out of the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. Scotland finished third on three points with a goal difference of -3, which was not enough to make the eight best third-placed teams, so they are eliminated.
Who does Brazil play in the Round of 32?
As Group C winners, Brazil face Japan at NRG Stadium in Houston on June 29. Morocco, as runners-up, play the Netherlands in Monterrey on the same day.
How did Haiti do at the 2026 World Cup?
Haiti returned to the World Cup after a 52-year absence but lost all three group games. They did score twice against Morocco on the final matchday.
Were Brazil, Morocco and Scotland in the same group before?
Yes. All three were together at the 1998 World Cup in France, where Brazil beat both and Morocco beat Scotland 3-0.
World Cup Group C delivered on its history-laden billing. Brazil and Morocco progressed as the top two, just as the rankings suggested, but Scotland’s return after 28 years and Haiti’s first appearance since 1974 added real colour. Attention now turns to the Round of 32, where Brazil face Japan in Houston and Morocco meet the Netherlands in Monterrey on June 29.
