World Cup 2026: Group C Features Scotland, Brazil, Morocco, and Haiti
Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will see Scotland, Brazil, Morocco, and Haiti compete. This marks a reunion for Scotland, Brazil, and Morocco, who last met in the group stage 28 years ago, while Haiti makes its first World Cup appearance since 1974. Brazil enters the tournament with its first foreign manager, Carlo Ancelotti, and the controversial recall of veteran player Neymar, who has not played for the national team since October 2023.
Group C for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been set, featuring Scotland, Brazil, Morocco, and Haiti. This group brings together Scotland, Brazil, and Morocco, who last faced each other in the World Cup group stage 28 years ago. Haiti will participate in its second World Cup, following its debut in 1974. Group C is notable for being the only pool in this expanded tournament to include two top-10 ranked nations: record five-time champions Brazil and African champions Morocco, who were World Cup semi-finalists four years prior.
Brazil, who last won the World Cup in 2002, is currently experiencing a 24-year drought, matching the gap between their 1970 and 1994 victories. Should they fail to win this summer, it would mark their longest period without a World Cup title since earning their first in 1958.
For the first time in their history, Brazil will be led by a foreign manager, Carlo Ancelotti, a decorated coach known for winning the Champions League five times with Real Madrid and AC Milan. Ancelotti's tenure begins with the controversial recall of Neymar, now 34, who has not played for Brazil since October 2023. Neymar, Brazil's all-time leading scorer, has faced form and fitness issues in recent years and is an injury doubt for Brazil’s first game.
Brazil's squad includes notable players such as Vinicius Jr., designated as the star player, and 19-year-old Rayan, identified as a breakout talent.
The Group C fixtures are scheduled as follows (all times BST):
June 13, 11pm: Brazil v Morocco, MetLife Stadium, New Jersey June 14, 2am: Haiti v Scotland, Gillette Stadium, Foxborough June 19, 11pm: Scotland v Morocco, Gillette Stadium, Foxborough June 20, 1:30am: Brazil v Haiti, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia June 24, 11pm: Scotland v Brazil, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens June 24, 11pm: Morocco v Haiti, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
According to Yahoo Sports Soccer, Scotland's opening match against Haiti in Foxborough could be pivotal for their hopes of advancing past the group stage for the first time in a major tournament.
