Group C will feature 5-time world champions Brazil along with dark horses of the last World Cup, Morocco; Haiti, and Scotland.
Fixtures
2026-06-13 18:00 UTC — Brazil vs Morocco 2026-06-14 21:00 UTC — Haiti vs Scotland 2026-06-19 18:00 UTC — Brazil vs Haiti 2026-06-19 21:00 UTC — Scotland vs Morocco 2026-06-24 18:00 UTC — Morocco vs Haiti 2026-06-24 21:00 UTC — Scotland vs Brazil
Haiti
Confederation: CONCACAF.
FIFA Ranking (pre‑World Cup 2026): 47th.
World Cup appearances: 2 (1974, 2026).
World Cup qualification for Haiti was a massive relief for the country and people, which suffer from a severe humanitarian and security crisis.
The team led by Sebastien Migne got appreciation worldwide for securing the qualification with important wins against Costa Rica and Nicaragua, proving itself as one of the most respected footballing nations in the Caribbean.
"In one match anything can happen. The idea is to write a new story with these players." Migne expressed his ambition.
The French manager has set up a flexible 4-4-2 and 4-2-3-1 with the majority of experienced players. The team excels in pace and counterattack, with forwards proving their quality in Europe.
But the team's preparations for the World Cup are heavily affected by regional tensions in Haiti.
Key player Duckens Nazon was not able to join preparations as he was trapped in Iran due to the conflict versus the United States, and Migne was not able to land in Haiti to coach the team because of the internal crisis.
The star player of Haiti's side is Sunderland forward Wilson Isidor; the versatile forward scored 6 goals in the 2025-26 Premier League season and has wide experience in several European top leagues within the age of 25.
Brazil
Confederation: CONMEBOL.
FIFA Ranking (pre‑World Cup 2026): 6th.
World Cup appearances: 23 (only nation at every World Cup)
Brazil entered the World Cup after a disastrous World Cup qualifier campaign with a finish in 5th place behind Argentina, Ecuador, Colombia, and Uruguay.
But in May 2025, Carlo Ancelotti, the most decorated manager in the history of club football, took charge of the Brazil team as head coach. Since then, the Brazil team has been good in the typical Ancelotti style of football.
Ancelotti prefers his team to scare the opponents during the transition using pace and directness. He has the best players suited to his system in Brazil, including Vinícius and Raphinha.
The biggest weakness of the team is the physical condition of Neymar Jr. after the muscle tear with FC Santos. The team is still dependent heavily on Neymar for creativity against low blocks.
The star player of the side will be Vinicius Jr., as Neymar's availability is still uncertain. Vinícius has already pulled world-class performance under Ancelotti at Real Madrid, so he will be the focus point of the system if Neymar is not fit for the match.
Scotland
Confederation: UEFA.
FIFA Ranking (pre‑World Cup 2026): 34th.
World Cup appearances: 9 (first since 1998)
The Scotland team is entering the World Cup after a long wait of 28 years from 1998. The team is led by former Chelsea player Steve Clarke; he has set up a team with experienced players around it.
But the team is hugely dependent on a few players like Andy Robertson, McGinn, and McTominay for game-changing moments. If these players do not rise to the occasion, then it will be a huge blow for Scotland in the group stage.
The star player of the team is Scott McTominay of Napoli. The player is destined for big occasions with his goal-scoring ability and physical strength. As a midfielder, McTominay is the most dangerous goal threat on the Scottish side.
Morocco
Confederation: CAF.
FIFA Ranking (pre‑World Cup 2026): 7th.
World Cup appearances: 7.
The Moroccan team under Walid Regragui was the dark horse in the Qatar World Cup. They stunned giants like Spain, Portugal, and Belgium to reach the semifinals of the tournament. Regragui resigned from the manager position, and Mohamed Ouahbi took charge of the role.
Managerial change is a huge blow to the Moroccan team preparing for the World Cup; however, they will try to replicate the same strategy used in Qatar, which is high press plus a compact defensive shape to close opportunities for opponents in this World Cup.
The Afcon hosts had a hard time handling pressure, leading to a ridiculous final. They will face a lot of scrutiny again this summer, but they are hoping to repeat their last campaign with the help of experienced players and emerging talents.
The star player of the side is right back Achraf Hakimi of Paris Saint-Germain. Hakimi was the key player for the last four finishes in Qatar. The player is now in the peak of his career with back-to-back European triumphs for PSG.
Key Match : Brazil vs Morocco (13 June)
Brazil and Morocco are expected to compete for first place in Group C when they meet on 13 June. The Seleção has better individual talent, but Morocco has already shown they can frustrate and defeat top teams in the World Cup. The outcome could determine the group winner.
Prediction of Group Standings
Brazil is the favorite in Group C to finish as champions of the group with one of the most experienced and decorated football managers in the world and high-quality players, including Neymar, Vinicius, Gabriel, and Raphinha.
Morocco will give stiff competition to Brazil for the champions' spot of the group in the opening match of the group.
Scotland and Haiti can cause major upsets in the competition, but advancing to the next round will be really difficult for both teams as they are competing with Morocco and Brazil.
Point Prediction
Brazil - 7
Morocco - 7
Scotland - 1
Haiti - 1