Group C overview: Brazil and Morocco headline the East Coast
Group C is one of the most star-studded pools at the 2026 World Cup. Five-time champions Brazil meet 2022 semi-finalists Morocco, plus Haiti — returning after decades away — and Scotland, back after a long absence of their own.
Every team plays exclusively in the Eastern United States: New York / New Jersey, Boston, Philadelphia, Miami, and Atlanta. There is no Dallas or Los Angeles assignment in this group under the official FIFA calendar.
Team capsules
Brazil FIFA Ranking: Top 5 | World Cup appearances: 22 | Best result: Champions (five times)
Carlo Ancelotti leads a squad built around Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo, and Endrick. The Selecao are expected to win the group — anything less would prompt a national inquest.
Morocco FIFA Ranking: Top 15 | World Cup appearances: 7 | Best result: Semi-finals (2022)
Under Mohamed Ouahbi, the Atlas Lions blend European-based stars like Achraf Hakimi with the defensive discipline that stunned the world in Qatar. They open against Brazil — an instant blockbuster.
Haiti FIFA Ranking: Top 85+ | World Cup appearances: 1 (1974) | Best result: Group stage
Les Grenadiers are the emotional story of the group. Limited on paper, they will lean on cohesion and pace to annoy bigger names.
Scotland FIFA Ranking: Top 40 | World Cup appearances: 9 | Best result: Group stage only
Steve Clarke's side are organized and fearless. The Tartan Army will travel in huge numbers; stealing points from Haiti or Morocco is the realistic path to a best-third-place push.
Match schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2026 | Brazil vs Morocco | MetLife Stadium | New York / New Jersey |
| June 13, 2026 | Haiti vs Scotland | Gillette Stadium | Boston (Foxborough) |
| June 19, 2026 | Scotland vs Morocco | Gillette Stadium | Boston (Foxborough) |
| June 19, 2026 | Brazil vs Haiti | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia |
| June 24, 2026 | Scotland vs Brazil | Hard Rock Stadium | Miami |
| June 24, 2026 | Morocco vs Haiti | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta |
Key matchups
Brazil vs Morocco (June 13, East Rutherford) Possibly the glamour tie of the entire group stage — African giants against the samba pedigree. Early tournament sharpness could decide it.
Scotland vs Morocco (June 19, Foxborough) Could determine who finishes second if Brazil take nine points. Both sides are comfortable in tight, tactical battles.
Prediction
- Brazil — Talent and depth should see them advance as group winners.
- Morocco — Experience and defensive structure favor second place.
- Scotland — Third place and a historic Round of 32 slot is plausible.
- Haiti — Massive underdogs but capable of a moment that shakes the table.
Match schedule
| Time (ET) | Match | Round | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19:00 | Brazil vs MoroccoMetLife Stadium | Grp C | New York |
| 22:00 | Haiti vs ScotlandGillette Stadium | Grp C | Boston |
| 19:00 | Scotland vs MoroccoGillette Stadium | Grp C | Boston |
| 22:00 | Brazil vs HaitiLincoln Financial Field | Grp C | Philadelphia |
| 19:00 | Scotland vs BrazilHard Rock Stadium | Grp C | Miami |
| 19:00 | Morocco vs HaitiMercedes-Benz Stadium | Grp C | Atlanta |
- Brazil vs Morocco19:00 ET
New York · MetLife Stadium
Grp C - Haiti vs Scotland22:00 ET
Boston · Gillette Stadium
Grp C - Scotland vs Morocco19:00 ET
Boston · Gillette Stadium
Grp C - Brazil vs Haiti22:00 ET
Philadelphia · Lincoln Financial Field
Grp C - Scotland vs Brazil19:00 ET
Miami · Hard Rock Stadium
Grp C - Morocco vs Haiti19:00 ET
Atlanta · Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Grp C
Venues
- atlanta
- boston
- miami
- new-york
- philadelphia
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Brazil play in Group C?
MetLife Stadium (vs Morocco), Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia (vs Haiti), and Hard Rock Stadium in Miami (vs Scotland).
Is Morocco still managed by Walid Regragui?
No. Mohamed Ouahbi took charge in early 2026 as part of Morocco's refresh ahead of the tournament.
Has Haiti ever played Brazil at a World Cup?
Not in the modern era — this group's Brazil–Haiti meeting is a fresh chapter.
Why is every match on the East Coast?
FIFA's 2026 assignment pairs these four teams with venues from New York down to Miami — minimizing travel within the group for this draw.
Can Scotland finally reach the knockout rounds?
The expanded format helps: third place may be enough. Beating Haiti and limiting damage against Brazil and Morocco is the blueprint.
Which teams are in Group C?
Group C is Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland.
When are Group C matches played?
All group-stage games for Group C fall between June 11 and June 26, 2026, across three matchdays—see the table below for ET kickoffs.
Where are Group C matches held?
Fixtures rotate through the FIFA host cities shown beside each match row below—not every game uses the same stadium.
Who is the favorite to win Group C?
Favorites shift with form, but the highest FIFA ranking or strongest recent tournament team in this quartet usually opens as the betting front-row—compare all four team cards on this page.
How many teams from Group C advance?
Two teams go through automatically as top two finishers, and the third-place side can still qualify if it lands inside the eight best thirds overall.
What is the format of Group C matches?
Each nation plays three group games (home/away-balanced draw), earning three points for a win, one for a draw, and zero for a loss.
What happens if teams in Group C are tied on points?
FIFA applies tiebreakers in order: goal difference, goals scored, head-to-head among tied teams, fair play, then a random draw.
When is the last matchday for Group C?
Group C finishes on FIFA’s final group round when both remaining games kick off at the same time—dates and ET times are in the schedule grid.