Group C is the most colourful group at the 2026 World Cup. The five-time world champions. Africa’s 2022 semi-finalists. Scotland returning to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years. And Haiti, back at the tournament for the first time since 1974. Every game in this group has a story attached to it that goes beyond football. Here is how we see it playing out.
The Teams
Brazil
Five-time world champions under Carlo Ancelotti. Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, Endrick, and Rodrygo give them one of the most dangerous attacking units in the tournament. Brazil are priced at +850 to win the tournament. Group C should allow them to build momentum before the knockout rounds. The Morocco fixture will be their genuine test.
Morocco
2022 semi-finalists. Ranked eighth in the world. Nine players from that historic Qatar squad return. Morocco enter as one of the most tactically coherent and defensively reliable teams in the tournament. New coach Mohamed Ouahbi, who won the U20 World Cup beating France and Argentina takes charge for his first senior tournament. The Brazil vs Morocco match is the most anticipated group stage game in the entire draw.
Scotland
First World Cup since 1998. The Tartan Army travels to North America with enormous pride and the joy of an entire nation behind them. Steve Clarke has built a competitive, disciplined side. Group C against Brazil and Morocco is extremely challenging but Scotland will give everything and the Haiti game gives them a genuine chance at points.
Haiti
First World Cup since 1974, 52 years away from the tournament. One of the most remarkable qualification stories of the entire cycle. Group C is brutally difficult but Haiti arrive with nothing to fear and the full support of every neutral fan at the tournament.
Match Predictions
Matchday 1
Brazil vs Scotland — Brazil 3-0 Scotland. Scotland defend bravely and make Brazil work for their goals but Vinicius and Raphinha are simply too much. Brazil’s quality in wide areas creates the chances that Scotland cannot stop. The Tartan Army are magnificent throughout regardless of the result.
Morocco vs Haiti — Morocco 3-0 Haiti. Morocco are professional and efficient against Haiti’s tournament debutants. Brahim Diaz scores. Hakimi bombs forward repeatedly. Haiti compete with passion but the quality gap is significant.
Matchday 2
Brazil vs Morocco — Draw 1-1. The match of the tournament at the group stage. Morocco’s defensive discipline and Bounou’s heroics frustrate Brazil throughout. Vinicius scores a brilliant solo goal. Morocco equalise from a set piece. One of the great group stage games. Both teams advance but neither wins. Morocco prove they belong among the elite.
Scotland vs Haiti — Scotland 2-0 Haiti. Scotland’s most important result in 28 years. The Tartan Army goes wild. Two goals from set pieces. Scotland defend comfortably after taking the lead and confirm third place in the group with a genuine chance of advancing as one of the best third-placed teams.
Matchday 3
Brazil vs Haiti — Brazil 5-0 Haiti. Brazil rotate with top spot already confirmed. The squad depth produces five goals through four different scorers. Haiti leave having scored against Scotland and competed throughout the tournament with dignity and pride.
Morocco vs Scotland — Morocco 2-0 Scotland. Morocco confirm second place. Scotland’s World Cup ends but their return has been everything their fans dreamed of. Two goals, two wins, and the pride of a nation restored after 28 years away.
Predicted Final Standings
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | +8 | 7 |
| Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 7 |
| Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 3 |
| Haiti | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | -9 | 0 |
Who Advances
Brazil advance as group winners. Morocco advance in second place after their brilliant draw against Brazil, a result that confirms they are once again one of the most dangerous teams in the tournament. Scotland exit having beaten Haiti and made their World Cup return a proud occasion. Haiti go home having given the tournament one of its most emotional storylines.
The Key Match
Brazil vs Morocco is not just the key match of Group C, it is one of the key matches of the entire tournament. Five-time world champions against the 2022 semi-finalists. Vinicius vs Hakimi. Ancelotti vs Ouahbi. A draw is the most likely outcome and it would be one of the results of the group stage.
Sources: CBS Sports, Tips GG
