Group C
Standings, fixtures, scenarios, and group predictor
Brazil’s new era under Dorival
No Neymar, no Tite, no guarantees. Brazil’s 2026 campaign starts with a manager who’s never coached at a World Cup (Dorival Júnior took over in 2024) and a squad transitioning from the 2014-22 golden generation. Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo must deliver. Their opener against Scotland in Los Angeles sets the tone — lose that, and the pressure cooker explodes early. Check their full schedule at /world-cup-2026-schedule.
Morocco’s encore after 2022
Walid Regragui’s side reached the semifinals in Qatar but now face higher expectations. Hakim Ziyech (33 by 2026) and Achraf Hakimi anchor a team that must navigate Brazil’s flair and Scotland’s physicality. Their match against Haiti in Vancouver could decide who advances as a third-place team — see /world-cup-2026-standings for permutations.
Haiti’s historic chance
First World Cup appearance since 1974. The Grenadiers qualified via a chaotic CONCACAF playoff, relying on goalkeeper Johny Placide’s heroics. Their match against Scotland in Seattle is a must-win; anything less and they’re likely out. Track their underdog story at /world-cup-2026-teams.
Scotland’s knockout demons
Never advanced past the group stage in eight previous attempts. Scott McTominay’s late runs and Andy Robertson’s crosses could trouble Brazil’s full-backs, but their tournament hinges on the Haiti clash. A loss there, and /world-cup-2026-bracket might not include them beyond June.
Standings
Fixtures
| Match | Date | Group | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brazil vs  MoroccoEstadio New York/New Jersey | Sat, Jun 13, 2026 · 23:00 ET | c | – | Scheduled |
 Haiti vs  ScotlandEstadio Boston | Sun, Jun 14, 2026 · 02:00 ET | c | – | Scheduled |
| Scotland vs MoroccoEstadio Boston | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 · 23:00 ET | c | – | Scheduled |
| Brazil vs HaitiEstadio Philadelphia | Sat, Jun 20, 2026 · 01:30 ET | c | – | Scheduled |
| Scotland vs BrazilEstadio Miami | Wed, Jun 24, 2026 · 23:00 ET | c | – | Scheduled |
| Morocco vs HaitiEstadio Atlanta | Wed, Jun 24, 2026 · 23:00 ET | c | – | Scheduled |
Qualification rules
Top two in Group C advance to the Round of 32. Third place enters the pool of twelve third-placed teams; the best eight on points, goal difference, and goals scored join the knockout bracket.
Scenarios
Use the predictor below to test scorelines. A win is three points, a draw one. Goal difference matters when points are level.
Frequently asked questions
Has Haiti ever beaten a European team at the World Cup?+
No. Their only previous appearance (1974) included losses to Italy and Poland.
Where does Brazil play their Group C matches?+
Los Angeles (vs Scotland), Seattle (vs Morocco), and Houston (vs Haiti).
Can third place advance from Group C?+
Yes — 8 of 12 third-place teams qualify. Morocco’s goal difference could be key.
When was Scotland’s last World Cup knockout game?+
Never. They’ve exited at the group stage in all 8 appearances (1954–1998).
Which Group C matches overlap with host city time zones?+
Brazil vs Scotland (PT), Haiti vs Morocco (PT), Scotland vs Haiti (PT). See /today for exact times.